2017 Toyota SIENNA: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD RESEMBLED A MAGNIFYING GLASS APPROXIMATELY SIX TO EIGHT INCHES ABOVE THE DASHBOARD. THE ISSUE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO EXPERIENCE DIZZINESS AND HEADACHES WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD A THIRD DIMENSIONAL MAGNIFYING GLASS, WHICH WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THAT COULD NOT BE RECTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10948030 at NHTSA ↗

NAVIGATION SYSTEM THE INSTALLED NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON TOYOTA SIENNA MODELS DOES NOT INDICATE THE DESTINATION SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS AN AUDIO INDICATION "YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESIGNATION" BUT IT DOES NOT INDICATE WHICH SIDE OF THE ROAD IT IS. THIS IS A REAL SERIOUS SAFETY RISK -- SUDDENLY THE DRIVER HAS TO TRY TO CHANGE LANES, SLOWING DOWN, TO TRY AND FIND THE DESTINATION, THEREBY RISKING BEING REAR-ENDED WHILE TRYING TO MANEUVER OUT OF THE CURRENT LANE. ALL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO STATE THIS INFORMATIO…

Owner-reported narrative. 115 miles reported. Look up ODI 10954287 at NHTSA ↗

ON FRIDAY, 2/10/17, OUR 5 MONTH OLD SIENNA WAS DRIVEN INTO OUR SECURE GARAGE AND PARKED. NOTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY. ON SUNDAY, 2/12/17, THE VAN WAS FOUND WITH THE RIGHT SIDE REAR GLASS EXPLODED ON THE GROUND AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VAN HAD NOT BEEN TOUCHED BY ANYONE. I HAVE HOME SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE CONFIRMING THAT THE GLASS WAS INTACT WHEN PARKED AND THAT NOBODY OTHER THAN MYSELF HAD SET FOOT IN THE GARAGE DURING THE TIME IN QUESTION. ONLY BY CHANCE HAD I POSITIONED OUR CHILDREN'S CAR SEATS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BENCH SEA…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10954898 at NHTSA ↗

THERE IS A SAFETY DESIGN FLAW IN THIS VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WILL NOT LIGHT UP IN THE DAYTIME MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS RESULTING IN DISTRACTED DRIVING. TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS DESIGN FLAW.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10960438 at NHTSA ↗

OUR 2016 SIENNA WHICH WE PURCHASED LAST MAY ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN ON 2/16/2017 GOING THROUGH OUR SOUTH OUTSIDE WALL AND MASTER BATHROOM OF OUR HOUSE. MY HUSBAND LEFT THE VAN IN THE DRIVEWAY, UNLOADED THE GROCERIES, THEN GOT BACK INTO THE VAN, STARTED IT, PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VAN ACCELERATED INTO THE THE GARAGE. WE HAVE AN EXTENDED GARAGE WHICH HAD AN OFFICE AREA AND IT PROCEEDED TO PUSH THE OAK DESK THROUGH THE SOUTH EAST OUTSIDE WALL AND MASTER BATH. AS IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND …

Owner-reported narrative. 8,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10969642 at NHTSA ↗

THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT LIGHTED DURING DAYLIGHT UNLESS THE HEADLIGHTS OR DRIVING LIGHTS ARE ON. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE YOUR VELOCITY. IF YOU SPEND TOO MUCH TIME TRYING TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS ALSO A HAZARD NOT KNOWING IF YOU ARE DRIVING TOO FAST OR TOO SLOWLY. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS LIGHTED ON MY 2008 SIENNA LE. THE SPEEDOMETER IS LIGHTED ON THE 2017 SIENNA XLE. TO INTRODUCE SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE LOWER PRICE MODEL SEEMS REALLY INAPPROPRIATE.

Owner-reported narrative. 68 miles reported. Look up ODI 10969881 at NHTSA ↗

THE LEFT REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, NOTHING HIT THE WINDOW OR ANYTHING BUT IT SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, RUNNING AND STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING TO TURN. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE WINDOW HAD TOO MUCH PRESSURE AND EXPLODED. AT HIS TIME THE VEHICLES HAS NOT BEEN ASSESSED FURTHER .

Owner-reported narrative. 80 miles reported. Look up ODI 10970814 at NHTSA ↗

A FEW WEEKS AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR BRAND-NEW TOYOTA SIENNA, THE BLIND SPOT RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TOOK THE SIENNA TO A TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER, A SERVICE ADVISOR SHOWED ME THAT OUR SIENNA HAD BEEN SIDE-SWIPED, UNBEKNOWNST TO ME, AND THAT IT WAS THAT EXTERIOR DAMAGE THAT COMPROMISED THE BLIND SPOT RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER, A SERVICE ADVISOR INSPECTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TO NOTE ANY PREEXISTING DAMAGE, AND EVEN THAT SERVICE ADVISOR DIDN'T NOTICE THE DAMAGE (THIS IS HOW MIN…

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10993746 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2017-05-02 (May 2, 2017)

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Consequence: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Reported: 2017-12-20 (December 20, 2017)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Reported: 2018-04-03 (April 3, 2018)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

Reported: 2019-06-04 (June 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: 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.

Reported: 2019-06-28 (June 28, 2019)

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Reported: 2019-07-16 (July 16, 2019)

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.

Consequence: If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Reported: 2019-07-25 (July 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: 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.

Reported: 2020-01-13 (January 13, 2020)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Reported: 2020-11-04 (November 4, 2020)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Reported: 2025-12-17 (December 17, 2025)

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.