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2015 Toyota Sienna
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 233
- Received Apr 2015 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close26 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tires blow out or tread separates17 complaints · 7.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract13 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V553000Vantage 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.
- Recall #19V410000Braun 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Gear shifter fails to register ParkFirst signal: Apr 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 17 crashes, 7 fires, 28 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 19 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Headlights dim or fail at night
- Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 17 |
| Total | 233 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 26 | 11% | 10.1× | NHTSA recall #16V858000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 17 | 7.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 13 | 5.6% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 9 | 3.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 8 | 3.4% | – | NHTSA recall #14V757000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 3.0% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 6 | 2.6% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 5 | 2.1% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 5 | 2.1% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 4 | 1.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.7% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 4 | 1.7% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 1.7% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 4 | 1.7% | 17.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V553000July 25, 2019303 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #19V410000June 4, 2019705 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #16V858000November 29, 2016744,437 vehicles affected
structure: body: door
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #15V240000April 22, 2015387 vehicles affected
structure: body: roof and pillars
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #15V236000April 21, 2015262 vehicles affected
structure: body: roof and pillars
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #14V757000November 26, 201425,551 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 Toyota Sienna.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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