Toyota Sienna 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Sienna 2023 and 66 complaints filed by owners. It has 22% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Sienna from 2016–2025 (84 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Toyota Sienna 2023

Equipment adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 25V877000 · 2025-12-17

What happens

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. 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

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V877000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 25V086000 · 2025-02-13

What happens

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence

An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V086000

Complaints from other owners

66 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

8 with a crash · 5 injuries

Most reported problems on the Toyota Sienna 2023

• Brakes: 26 (39% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 6 (9% of complaints)
• Wipers: 6 (9% of complaints)
• Seat belts: 3 (5% of complaints)
• Seats: 3 (5% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Toyota Sienna 2023

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Test every wiper speed and the washer.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Toyota Sienna recalls by year

• 2016 : 5 recalls · 76 complaints
• 2017 : 10 recalls · 155 complaints
• 2018 : 7 recalls · 72 complaints
• 2019 : 7 recalls · 45 complaints
• 2020 : 2 recalls · 38 complaints
• 2021 : 4 recalls · 43 complaints
• 2022 : 4 recalls · 16 complaints
• 2023 : 2 recalls · 66 complaints
• 2024 : 3 recalls · 66 complaints
• 2025 : 5 recalls · 267 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Sienna 2023 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Sienna 2023. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota Sienna 2023?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (26 of 66 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.