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2015 Toyota Sienna

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Sienna do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 183.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

130 reports with mileage · 101 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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 →
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  • 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

What owners actually said

231 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2021
Unknown Or Other

For at least 4 years, water collects in the driver side pillar and soaks the seat belt. Toyota tells me they have never heard of this problem, although I do see it on You Tube. I don't know if the water is damaging other components. But when I pull out seat belt water pours from the pillar and onto the floorboard behind driver…

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For at least 4 years, water collects in the driver side pillar and soaks the seat belt. Toyota tells me they have never heard of this problem, although I do see it on You Tube. I don't know if the water is damaging other components. But when I pull out seat belt water pours from the pillar and onto the floorboard behind driver seat. I keep a towel in van to keep water off driver and to mop up floor & pillar. The problem is ongoing. I keep a tarp over the roof when rain is expected.

NHTSA ODI #11433547

Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2021
Tires

We purchased Nokian WrG3 225/60 R18 tires as replacements for the original tires, because we wanted all weather capability. They were installed in November of 2016. One tire subsequently was damaged due to road hazard; was replaced with same Nokian tire. In August, 2021, the tires needed balancing. The dealer (same place we bou…

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We purchased Nokian WrG3 225/60 R18 tires as replacements for the original tires, because we wanted all weather capability. They were installed in November of 2016. One tire subsequently was damaged due to road hazard; was replaced with same Nokian tire. In August, 2021, the tires needed balancing. The dealer (same place we bought them) could not balance them because three of the tires had belt separation. I did not check tire serial number, but assume them to be the original three we purchased new. We are awaiting Nokian's response, as the tires are warranted five years from installation. It is unusual three tires would all suffer belt separation, all made at the same time. Logic would say it is a manufacturing defect.

NHTSA ODI #11432340

Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2021
Power TrainSuspensionWheels

I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna LE that I purchased new from the dealer. The original Michelin tires had excessive wear after less than 2yrs and ~28K miles. I replaced these with Continental tires(rated for 70K miles) and after 2years and at ~63K on the vehicle miles I had to replace those with General Altimax (rated for 75K miles…

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I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna LE that I purchased new from the dealer. The original Michelin tires had excessive wear after less than 2yrs and ~28K miles. I replaced these with Continental tires(rated for 70K miles) and after 2years and at ~63K on the vehicle miles I had to replace those with General Altimax (rated for 75K miles). Each time tires were replaced it received and alignment. I now need to replace the third set of tires at ~88k for set number four. Additionally I had to replace the Rank and Pinion (Complete unit), both tie rods and both suspension control arms and ball joint assembly and a wheel alignment. Can is adult driven mostly in town but has one long road trip on it (6K miles). This will be the fourth set of tires on a vehicle with less than 100K miles along with 5-6 alignments. All tires have been maintained and rotated. This has to be a vehicle defect as I have multiple tire manufactures, all rated for more than double the tire life I'm getting. I have $2000 in tires so far (not counting the originals) $1250 in replacing the front end components noted and now have to spend another $1k on tires.

NHTSA ODI #11430201

83,500 miles · Apr 2, 2021
Visibility/wiper

IN JANUARY 2021, WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AN EIGHT INCH CRACK APPEARED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2020 AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AS A REPO. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED WAS CRACKED THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE GLASS IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE WHERE THE NEW CRACK HAS APPEARED. …

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IN JANUARY 2021, WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY AN EIGHT INCH CRACK APPEARED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2020 AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AS A REPO. THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS REPLACED WAS CRACKED THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE GLASS IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE WHERE THE NEW CRACK HAS APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE WINDSHIELD BUILT INTO THE FRAME CAUSING THE DAMAGE TO REAPPEAR. SINCE THEN THE CRACK HAS CONTINUED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND IS NOW APPROXIMATELY 14 INCHES.

NHTSA ODI #11406071

50,000 miles · Jan 26, 2021
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes

SLIDING DOORS ARE PONE WHEN CAR IS UN MONTN, THIS PROBLEM WILL CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENTS,THE WATER PUMP HAS A DEFECTS.

NHTSA ODI #11390084

Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2020
Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. NO ACCIDENT/COLLISSION. IT SEEMS THE SEAT BELT IS DEFECTED AND DEALER REFUSES TO CORRECT, STATING SEAT BELT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CHILD PULLED THE SEAT BELT TO PUT IT ON AND IT JUST SIMPLY DID NOT RETRACT.

NHTSA ODI #11354582

410,000 miles · Sep 8, 2020
Structure

SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE OPENING. NOT DUE TO WEATHER.

NHTSA ODI #11353820

42,500 miles · Aug 28, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL PUMP INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AT ALL, SOMETIMES IT STARTS BUT THE ENGINE STUMBLES BEFORE IT SHUTS OFF, AND SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL JUST SHUT OFF WHILE ACCELLERATING ON THE ROAD. TOYOTA HAS DIAGNOSED IT AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING IT AT MY COST.

NHTSA ODI #11351862

94,000 miles · Aug 12, 2020
Structure

THE CABLE TO MY SIDE POWER PANEL DOOR SNAPPED YESTERDAY. IT IS HANGING FROM THE SIDE OF MY CAR - WHAT DOESN'T SEEN RIGHT IS THAT THE CABLE IS RUSTY - IT LOOKS LIKE IT SNAPPED BECAUSE IT IS WAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. THE DOOR IS COMPLETELY UNUSABLE - I CANNOT OPEN IT USING THE MANUAL OR POWER MODE. MY VAN IS IN MY TEMPERATURE CON…

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THE CABLE TO MY SIDE POWER PANEL DOOR SNAPPED YESTERDAY. IT IS HANGING FROM THE SIDE OF MY CAR - WHAT DOESN'T SEEN RIGHT IS THAT THE CABLE IS RUSTY - IT LOOKS LIKE IT SNAPPED BECAUSE IT IS WAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. THE DOOR IS COMPLETELY UNUSABLE - I CANNOT OPEN IT USING THE MANUAL OR POWER MODE. MY VAN IS IN MY TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED GARAGE THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME AND THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON THAT THE CABLE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST OTHER THAN A DESIGN FLAW.

NHTSA ODI #11348896

47,000 miles · Jul 3, 2020
Structure

2015 SIENNA [XXX] DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER OPENING WITH THE KEYFOB. COULD NOT CLOSE DOORS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND USING INTERNAL BUTTONS ON ALL LOCATIONS HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE RECENTLY, 6/12/2020 AND 7/1/2020 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION …

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2015 SIENNA [XXX] DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER OPENING WITH THE KEYFOB. COULD NOT CLOSE DOORS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND USING INTERNAL BUTTONS ON ALL LOCATIONS HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE RECENTLY, 6/12/2020 AND 7/1/2020 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR

NHTSA ODI #11337372

Official recalls

6

19V553000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.