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2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 286 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.9 times the median Sienna Hybrid year — the 2025 model ranks #1 of 6 Sienna Hybrid years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 12 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

The trouble concentrates in one system: seats issues account for 73% of all reports (208 of 286), far ahead of other at 26. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

286

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

12

Injuries

1

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Sienna Hybrid years?

Sienna Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted286 complaints2021: 44 complaints2022: 21 complaints2023: 74 complaints2024: 80 complaints2025: 286 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Sienna Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seats20873%
Other269%
Body & Structure176%
Visibility & Wipers166%
Driver Assistance62%
Seat Belts31%
Airbags31%
Latches & Locks21%
Brakes21%
Steering10%
Electrical System10%
Tires & Wheels10%

Does the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V876000OtherDecember 17, 2025 · 86 units

Defect

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.

25V744000Driver AssistanceOctober 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

25V668000SeatsOctober 7, 2025 · 54,631 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat rails may be welded improperly.

Consequence

Improperly welded seat rails can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the second-row seat rails, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB12 and 25TA12.

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.

“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were available. The manufacturer was not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · March 3, 2026

“We purchased a brand-new Toyota Sienna Hybrid in April 2025 and were informed in October 2025 that there was a safety recall on the vehicle involving the rear seats and that we cannot drive the van with our kids in the back seat. This rendered the van unusable for us. We have been told on several…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 14, 2025

“vehicle has had an active recall since october of 2025. I was told by the dealership the recall made it unsafe to have people occupy the passenger seat as was confirmed by Toyota. I then asked to get a loaner car until the recall was remedied. That was denied. I am now asking for the lease to be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 7, 2025

“The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · October 9, 2025

“The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), specifically the airbag system, is the component of concern. During a two-impact collision involving my 2025 Toyota Sienna XLE, none of the airbags deployed despite significant front-end damage that resulted in the vehicle being declared a total loss. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 7, 2026 · crash

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 286 complaints put the 2025 model at #1 of 6 Sienna Hybrid years. It is one of the Sienna Hybrid years to avoid.

What are the most common 2025 Sienna Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seats (208 complaints), other (26 complaints), body & structure (17 complaints).

Does the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 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 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.