2017 Toyota Sienna
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.
- Complaints
- 156
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 156 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 294 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 363 |
| 2001 | 180 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 2,062 |
| 2005 | 1,130 |
| 2006 | 1,016 |
| 2007 | 364 |
| 2008 | 428 |
| 2009 | 207 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 614 |
| 2012 | 247 |
| 2013 | 183 |
| 2014 | 163 |
| 2015 | 233 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 156 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 37 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
24% · 37 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Parked the car on an incline (our driveway) like we have a 100 times before. Went inside to unload groceries. Came back to the car and from the passenger seat reached over to press the auto-off button.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06
Also filed under Service brakes
Transmission has high pitch wine that is consistent and rises with speed... Toyota expains I have 500 to 5000 miles before carrier bearing completely fails... Toyota has an extended warranty for Sienna UA80e transmission in 2017/2018...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
I, as well as other owners of 2017â2018 Toyota Highlanders and 2017â2018 Siennas are experiencing serious transmission issuesâincluding high-pitched whining, erratic shifting, clunks, hesitation, and premature failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11
Electrical system
13% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing software.
Wheels
10% · 16 reportsEngine
10% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 65 miles per hour. My 'check all wheel drive system' warning alarm came on shortly followed by the: check engine, battery alarm, collision breaking system, etc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-01
Also filed under Structure
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 14 reportsSafety timeline
10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-06-15Tires17V295000 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.
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.
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2018-01-23Equipment17V831000 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.
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.
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2018-05-09Service brakes, hydraulic18V211000 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.
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.
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2019-06-25Service brakes, hydraulic19V410000 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.
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2019-07-25Steering19V532000 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.
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.
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2019-08-23Equipment19V503000 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.
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.
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2019-12-16Service brakes, hydraulic19V553000 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.
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2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 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...
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.
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2021-01-21Fuel system, gasoline20V682000 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,...
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.
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2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Toyota Sienna — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V295000 · Tires
- Recall 17V831000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V211000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V410000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V532000 · Steering
- Recall 19V503000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V553000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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- Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Toyota Sienna is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Sienna?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Sienna have?
- 10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.