NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,017 reportsMileage unknown · Mar 26, 2010
Tires
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA VEHICLES RECALL PROBLEM, OWNER OF A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MININVAN EXPERIENCED VEHICLE SHAKING DUE TO TIRES RUN-FLAT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE THAT THE RIM WAS BENT WHICH WAS REPLACED FOR $300.00, HOWEVER THE SHAKING CONTINUED. THE CONSUMER WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE…
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S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA VEHICLES RECALL PROBLEM, OWNER OF A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE MININVAN EXPERIENCED VEHICLE SHAKING DUE TO TIRES RUN-FLAT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE THAT THE RIM WAS BENT WHICH WAS REPLACED FOR $300.00, HOWEVER THE SHAKING CONTINUED. THE CONSUMER WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE NOT RIGHT; INSTEAD OF HAVING A TIRE SIZE OF 215/65/R16, THE CONSUMER HAD A TIRE SIZE OF 215/60/R16 ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE THEN REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES THEN STARTED LOOSING PRESSURE AFTER DRIVING A FROM A LONG TRIP. THE CONSUMER STATED A REPUTABLE ORGANIZATION SOLD HIM THE WRONG SIZE TIRES. THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE HE HAD THE CORRECT SIZE TIRES INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE SHAKING STOPPED.
NHTSA ODI #10323082
8,085 miles · Mar 18, 2010
Electrical System
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER SIX TIMES TO REPAIR BUT IT IS THE SAME THING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOOSE POWER ON THE FREEWAY AND I PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT AND IT WORKS AGAIN. I HAD FAULTY SLIDING DOOR AND FAULTY AIRBAG. I…
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2006 TOYOTA SIENNA HAS SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER SIX TIMES TO REPAIR BUT IT IS THE SAME THING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOOSE POWER ON THE FREEWAY AND I PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT AND IT WORKS AGAIN. I HAD FAULTY SLIDING DOOR AND FAULTY AIRBAG. I STILL HAVE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND POWER ISSUES THAT TOYOTA THAT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT NOW THEY DO NOT WANT TO SERVICE MY CAR ANYMORE. THEY SAY I DON'T HAVE WARRANTY ANYMORE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10320776
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES OSCILLATION PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS DRIVING DOWN FROM THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN AND HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO LIMIT HIS SPEED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT INTO A VIOLENT OSCILLATION AND HE WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. HE STOPPED BRAKING AND SHIFTED INTO A …
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2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STATES OSCILLATION PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS DRIVING DOWN FROM THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN AND HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO LIMIT HIS SPEED. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT INTO A VIOLENT OSCILLATION AND HE WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. HE STOPPED BRAKING AND SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN AND THE OSCILLATION RETURNED. WHEN HE REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL, THE OSCILLATION WENT AWAY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. UPON, INSPECTION THE DEALER STATED THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS, BUT THEY COULD NOT VERIFY IT. ON DECEMBER 11, 2009 THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING NORTH DOWN A GRAPEVINE INCLINE, WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO OSCILLATE. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY DOWN SHIFTED AS HE WAS MUCH MORE PREPARED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SECTION OF A HIGHWAY. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BOTH WHEELS STARTED TO OSCILLATE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10318665
26,500 miles · Mar 16, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AT A LIGHT, MY TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY BOLTED FORWARD AS IF A BOULDER HAD BEEN DROPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR. I BRAKED AS HARD AS I COULD, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO KEEP THE SPEED DOWN TO ABOUT 40-45 MPH. EVENTUALLY, IT EITHER IT LET UP ON ITS OWN, OR I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SLOWED, I AM NOT S…
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WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AT A LIGHT, MY TOYOTA SIENNA SUDDENLY BOLTED FORWARD AS IF A BOULDER HAD BEEN DROPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR. I BRAKED AS HARD AS I COULD, BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO KEEP THE SPEED DOWN TO ABOUT 40-45 MPH. EVENTUALLY, IT EITHER IT LET UP ON ITS OWN, OR I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SLOWED, I AM NOT SURE WHICH -- IT HAPPENED SO FAST. I IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND LOOKED TO SEE IF ANYTHING WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING. I DO HAVE FLOOR MATS, BUT THEY ARE CUT TO AVOID THE PEDALS AND IN FACT WERE NOT CAUGHT ON THE PEDALS. THIS IS THE ONE AND ONLY TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. I REPORTED IT TO TOYOTA BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT SIENNAS DO NOT HAVE THE PART THAT IS CAUSING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10320233
62,000 miles · Mar 15, 2010
Structure
POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL OPEN BUT NOT CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10319884
60,000 miles · Mar 15, 2010
Structure
06 TOYOTA SIENNA LE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR DOES NOT WORK. I CANNOT OPEN IT MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. IT APPEARS THE MOTOR DIED. WE CANNOT USE THE DOOR AT ALL BECAUSE IT DOESN'T EVEN OPEN 1/2 WAY MANUALLY. MY CONCERN IS WITH THE KIDS GETTING OUT THE CAR ON THE STREET VERSUS THE SIDEWALK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10319878
74,496 miles · Mar 13, 2010
Air Bags
2006 SIENNA AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING. TECH IDENTIFIED DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ALTHOUGH AUTO WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. NO REASON FOR FAILURE GIVEN OTHER THAN "YOU NEVER KNOW ABOUT ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS." THE ONLY WAY TO RESET THE LIGHT IS TO REPLACE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $940+ WITH DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE AND WITH TH…
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2006 SIENNA AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING. TECH IDENTIFIED DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ALTHOUGH AUTO WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. NO REASON FOR FAILURE GIVEN OTHER THAN "YOU NEVER KNOW ABOUT ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS." THE ONLY WAY TO RESET THE LIGHT IS TO REPLACE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $940+ WITH DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE AND WITH THAT YOU ONLY GET A 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON EQUIPMENT THAT ORIGINALLY LASTED SLIGHTLY OVER 4 YEARS. AS A CONSUMER YOU WOULD NEVER THINK THAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE AN AIRBAG UNLESS THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT OR POSSIBLY IF YOU OWNED THE AUTO FOR MAYBE 10+ YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE WHOLE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE ALTHOUGH IT HAS ONLY BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE IS NO OPTION OTHER THAN TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY. IT IS HARD TO COMPREHEND WHY EQUIPMENT WITH MINIMAL WEAR AND TEAR WOULD BREAK BUT FROM OTHER REPORTS THIS SEEMS TO BE A NOT SO UNCOMMON OCCURRENCE FOR TOYOTA SIENNAS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10319381
68,000 miles · Mar 12, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS GOING DOWN AN OFF RAMP IN MY SIENNA, BRAKING GRADUALLY AS I CAME TO THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP. THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR STOPPED ABOUT 6 FT AHEAD OF ME. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD. I STOMPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE AND THE VAN DID STOP BEFORE IT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE…
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I WAS GOING DOWN AN OFF RAMP IN MY SIENNA, BRAKING GRADUALLY AS I CAME TO THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP. THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR STOPPED ABOUT 6 FT AHEAD OF ME. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VAN LURCHED FORWARD. I STOMPED DOWN ON THE BRAKE AND THE VAN DID STOP BEFORE IT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE TAKEN THE VAN INTO THE LOCAL DEALER (TOYOTA OF KNOXVILLE) BUT THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS. I HAVE ALSO REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE TOYOTA CONSUMER HOTLINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10319357
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH FUEL TANK DESIGN. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED FOR HANDICAP USE. THE DEALER MADE A CHANGE TO THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, ANOTHER DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD BEEN VOIDED. THE DEALER THAT MADE THE MODIFICATIONS, STATED THE WARRANTY SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VOIDED. THE CONSUMER S…
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2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH FUEL TANK DESIGN. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED FOR HANDICAP USE. THE DEALER MADE A CHANGE TO THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, ANOTHER DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD BEEN VOIDED. THE DEALER THAT MADE THE MODIFICATIONS, STATED THE WARRANTY SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VOIDED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD STALL OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NONE OF THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO KICKED BACK FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO FUEL AN ALMOST EMPTY TANK. THE AFTER MARKET FUEL TANK WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY WITH THE EVAP CANISTER, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE CANISTER TO FILL FUEL AND PURGE SOLENOID TO FAIL. IT MAY ALSO ACCOUNT FOR A VAPOR LOCK THAT CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO FUEL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10318656
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
LTR FM (CA) RE DEFECTIVE MODIFIED GAS TANK DESIGN FOR A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN BY FREEDOM MOTORS OF BATTLE CREEK, MI. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED FOR HANDICAP USE. THE DEALER MADE A CHANGE TO THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, ANOTHER DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD BEEN VOIDED. THE DEALER THAT MADE THE MODIFICATIONS, STATED THE WARRANTY…
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LTR FM (CA) RE DEFECTIVE MODIFIED GAS TANK DESIGN FOR A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN BY FREEDOM MOTORS OF BATTLE CREEK, MI. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED FOR HANDICAP USE. THE DEALER MADE A CHANGE TO THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, ANOTHER DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD BEEN VOIDED. THE DEALER THAT MADE THE MODIFICATIONS, STATED THE WARRANTY SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN VOIDED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD STALL OUT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NONE OF THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO KICKED BACK FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO FUEL AN ALMOST EMPTY TANK. THE AFTER MARKET FUEL TANK WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY WITH THE EVAP CANISTER, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE CANISTER TO FILL FUEL AND PURGE SOLENOID TO FAIL. IT MAY ALSO ACCOUNT FOR A VAPOR LOCK THAT CAUSED THE CAR NOT TO FUEL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10317603
Official recalls
11Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Jun 17, 2010
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Apr 20, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jun 25, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 3, 2008
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08024 · Steering Intermediate Shaft Binding
Opened Oct 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 16, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:column; Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
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Steering:column
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
EA06020 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Dec 1, 2006 · Closed Jun 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
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