MYRModel Year Report

2015 Toyota Sienna

● Typical for this model
2015 Toyota Sienna
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Sienna Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 294 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 363 complaints 2000 2001: 180 complaints 2002: 181 complaints 2003: 105 complaints 2004: 2062 complaints 2004 2005: 1130 complaints 2006: 1016 complaints 2007: 364 complaints 2008: 428 complaints 2008 2009: 207 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 610 complaints 2012: 246 complaints 2012 2013: 182 complaints 2014: 162 complaints 2015: 227 complaints 2015 2016: 75 complaints 2016 2017: 151 complaints 2018: 68 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2020: 36 complaints 2020
2015: 227 complaints
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YearComplaints
19963
19972
1998294
1999215
2000363
2001180
2002181
2003105
20042062
20051130
20061016
2007364
2008428
2009207
2010172
2011610
2012246
2013182
2014162
2015227
201675
2017151
201868
201945
202036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 23%

23% of complaints: structure — 52 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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MY 11-YEAR OLD SON GOT OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR STAITIONARY MINIVAN (IN PARK BUT RUNNING), FOR ME TO DROP HIM OFF FOR A CELLO LESSON. HE OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO GET HIS CELLO OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160429

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE. *AS

NHTSA ODI report, 20181002

MY 11-YEAR OLD SON GOT OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR STAITIONARY MINIVAN (IN PARK BUT RUNNING), FOR ME TO DROP HIM OFF FOR A CELLO LESSON. HE OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO GET HIS CELLO OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160429

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AS IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180806

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 14 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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My engine caught on fire. We had seconds to get out prior to it engulfing in flames. Fire department had to extinguish. Not sure what caused it. The entire vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250512

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150115 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014.

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.

Campaign 14V757000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150522 — structure

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.

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.

Campaign 15V236000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150605 — structure

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.

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.

Campaign 15V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170728 — structure

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016.

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.

Campaign 16V858000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190625 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 19V410000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191216 — service brakes, hydraulic

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles.

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.

Campaign 19V553000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V757000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V236000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V240000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V858000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V410000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V553000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Sienna is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Sienna?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.