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2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems

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Worth extra scrutiny

The 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid sits mid-pack among Sienna Hybrid years: 74 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 59, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 25 reports (34% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

74

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

9

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other Sienna Hybrid years?

Sienna Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted286 complaints2021: 44 complaints2022: 21 complaints2023: 74 complaints2024: 80 complaints2025: 286 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Sienna Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2534%
Other1419%
Electrical System811%
Visibility & Wipers79%
Transmission45%
Airbags34%
Body & Structure34%
Seats23%
Speed Control23%
Driver Assistance23%
Seat Belts23%
Steering11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V086000SeatsFebruary 13, 2025 · 167,802 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“While driving slowly into a parking slot, the brakes released and the vehicle surged over a parking block and into a sign. On a couple of time previously, I have encountered similar situations but never when parking at slow speed.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 19, 2023 · crash

“I turned right to park behind another car on the driveway and my car suddenly accelerated hitting the car in front. The collision was strong enough that the car that was hit then hit a barrier at the home. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 8, 2024 · crash

“multiple times this has been an issue. I stepped on the break and the car essentially leaps forward typically when going up down or straight. In November 2024 it happened while going up a hill slowly and I bumped into the vehicle ahead of me. My vehicle had no damage, but the car in front of me had…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 14, 2025 · crash

“Vehicles equipped with rear entertainment: when tv is folded down, Toyota failed to include a digital mirror to support the ability to see through the rear of the vehicle. When the entertainment system is folded down, the rear view mirror is inaccessible. Many reports are filed online describing…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · December 30, 2023

“while braking and coming to a stop the van surges forward (while brakes are being applied). This has nearly caused accidents on 2 occasions, and has happened 2 other times in the past few months”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 4, 2026

2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sienna Hybrid: 74 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2023 Sienna Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (25 complaints), other (14 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints).

Does the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Sienna Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sienna Hybrid years to avoid are 2025. The cleanest record among Sienna Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.