IllustrationTHE DASHBOARD SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER GAUGES CANNOT BE ILLUMINATED WITHOUT TURNING ON PARKING OR HEADLIGHTS. THESE GAUGES CANNOT BE SEEN DURING THE DAY WHEN THE DASHBOARD IS SHADOWED. ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SIENNA CHAT BOARDS AND NUMEROUS TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENTS.
2015 Toyota Sienna
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Sienna do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 183.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
560–25K
4325–50K
1650–75K
975–100K
3100–150K
3150K+
130 reports with mileage · 101 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 60 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports7 fire reports13 injury reports
Exterior Lighting complaints
6 reportsIN DAYLIGHT, WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF OR AUTOMATIC, THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, ILLUMINATION IS VERY FAINT AT ITS MAXIMUM SETTING. THE DISPLAY IS SO DARK THAT IT CANNOT BE RELIABLY READ. WITH SUNGLASSES, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER. NOTE, THIS IS AN ANALOG SPEEDOMETER, AND THIS MODEL DOES…
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IN DAYLIGHT, WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF OR AUTOMATIC, THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, ILLUMINATION IS VERY FAINT AT ITS MAXIMUM SETTING. THE DISPLAY IS SO DARK THAT IT CANNOT BE RELIABLY READ. WITH SUNGLASSES, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER. NOTE, THIS IS AN ANALOG SPEEDOMETER, AND THIS MODEL DOES NOT HAVE AN ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SPEED DISPLAY. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS UNIVERSAL FOR THIS MODEL/YEAR (NOT A DEFECT IN MY VEHICLE). IT CREATES A HAZARD BECAUSE ONE CANNOT EASILY DETERMINE SPEED. (AT NIGHT THERE IS NO PROBLEM, SINCE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING IS SUFFICIENT IN THOSE CONDITIONS.)
2015 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE INAUDIBLE TURN INDICATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS WHETHER OR NOT THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD SUPPORT TOWING AN ADDITIONAL 3500 POUND LOAD AS ADVERTISED. BASED ON HIS EXPERIENCE OF HAVING WARPED FRONT ROTORS…
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2015 TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE INAUDIBLE TURN INDICATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS WHETHER OR NOT THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD SUPPORT TOWING AN ADDITIONAL 3500 POUND LOAD AS ADVERTISED. BASED ON HIS EXPERIENCE OF HAVING WARPED FRONT ROTORS THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 19,242 MILES, THERE WAS A SERIOUS FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DESIGN FLAW. UPDATED 04/14/2017*JS *JS
THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER ON THE MODEL HAS A DARK BACKGROUND WITH SMALL NUMBERS AND DOESN'T ILLUMINATE IN THE AUTO POSITION. IF THE SUN IS BRIGHT WITH GLARE OFF OTHER VEHICLES AND YOU HAVE TO WEAR SUN GLASSES THEY ILLUMINATE BUT THE ARE EITHER DIFFICULT TO SEE OR IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, IN MY OPINION, WHILE YOU …
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THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER ON THE MODEL HAS A DARK BACKGROUND WITH SMALL NUMBERS AND DOESN'T ILLUMINATE IN THE AUTO POSITION. IF THE SUN IS BRIGHT WITH GLARE OFF OTHER VEHICLES AND YOU HAVE TO WEAR SUN GLASSES THEY ILLUMINATE BUT THE ARE EITHER DIFFICULT TO SEE OR IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, IN MY OPINION, WHILE YOU VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
THE CRUISE CONTROL BACKLIGHTING ON THE "CONTROL STALK" BLINKS/FLASHES ERRATICALLY IN THE DRIVER'S PERIPHERAL VISION. THIS IS QUITE DANGEROUS AND DISTRACTING. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS BUT SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN HAVING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MORE (I.E. A PARKING LOT VS. CHANGING LANES ON THE HIG…
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THE CRUISE CONTROL BACKLIGHTING ON THE "CONTROL STALK" BLINKS/FLASHES ERRATICALLY IN THE DRIVER'S PERIPHERAL VISION. THIS IS QUITE DANGEROUS AND DISTRACTING. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS BUT SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN HAVING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MORE (I.E. A PARKING LOT VS. CHANGING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY).
THE CRUISE-CONTROL STALK LIGHT FLICKERS AT NIGHT CAUSING DISTRACTION
Official recalls
619V553000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jul 25, 2019
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
19V410000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jun 4, 2019
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
16V858000 · Structure:body:door
Nov 29, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
15V240000 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Apr 22, 2015
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 15R1.
15V236000 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Apr 21, 2015
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15B.
14V757000 · Air Bags:side/window
Nov 26, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.