2015 Toyota Sienna problems and recalls

Owners have filed 230 complaints on the 2015 Toyota Sienna, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Structure (60 complaints).

230
Complaints
6
Recalls
17
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
28
Injuries
119.7
Severity index

Severity index 119.7 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 119.7p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 13 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 91% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

StructureStructure: 60 complaints (26.1%)60 26%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 44 complaints (19.1%)44 19%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 42 complaints (18.3%)42 18%Service BrakesService Brakes: 18 complaints (7.8%)18 8%EngineEngine: 16 complaints (7.0%)16 7%WheelsWheels: 14 complaints (6.1%)14 6%Power TrainPower Train: 12 complaints (5.2%)12 5%SteeringSteering: 11 complaints (4.8%)11 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STRUCTURE6026.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4419.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4218.3%
SERVICE BRAKES187.8%
ENGINE167.0%
WHEELS146.1%
POWER TRAIN125.2%
STEERING114.8%

Complaints filed per year

036732015: 112016: 192017: 732018: 292019: 312020: 132021: 122022: 32023: 82024: 72025: 102026: 14 (partial year)15161773181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201511
201619
201773
201829
201931
202013
202112
20223
20238
20247
202510
2026 (year to date)14
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (25 against 28).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V41000004/06/2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSBraun 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.
19V55300025/07/2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVantage 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.
16V85800029/11/2016STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORToyota 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
14V75700026/11/2014AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWToyota 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 assis
15V23600021/04/2015STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSSoutheast 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 entertainme
15V24000022/04/2015STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSGulf 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 overhe

Other Toyota Sienna model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-05. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.