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2015 Toyota Sienna problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2015 Toyota Sienna sits mid-pack among Sienna years: 291 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 239, with 6 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 33 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (64), electrical system (50), and other (44), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

291

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

22

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

33

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Sienna years?

Sienna NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted2,588 complaints1996: 3 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 352 complaints1999: 250 complaints2000: 459 complaints2001: 238 complaints2002: 225 complaints2003: 124 complaints2004: 2,588 complaints2005: 1,418 complaints2006: 1,284 complaints2007: 450 complaints2008: 570 complaints2009: 270 complaints2010: 227 complaints2011: 813 complaints2012: 331 complaints2013: 226 complaints2014: 207 complaints2015: 291 complaints2016: 98 complaints2017: 199 complaints2018: 85 complaints2019: 58 complaints2020: 48 complaints
Sienna NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Toyota Sienna problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure6422%
Electrical System5017%
Other4415%
Brakes186%
Tires & Wheels176%
Engine145%
Transmission124%
Steering114%
Airbags93%
Suspension83%
Seat Belts83%
Visibility & Wipers83%
Fuel System72%
Lighting62%
Latches & Locks52%
Speed Control31%
Child Seat31%
Seats31%
Driver Assistance10%

Does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

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

19V553000BrakesJuly 25, 2019 · 303 units

Defect

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.

Consequence

The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

19V410000BrakesJune 4, 2019 · 705 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

16V858000Body & StructureNovember 29, 2016 · 744,437 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.

15V240000Body & StructureApril 22, 2015 · 387 units

Defect

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. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

Consequence

If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

15V236000Body & StructureApril 21, 2015 · 262 units

Defect

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. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

Consequence

If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

14V757000AirbagsNovember 26, 2014 · 25,551 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.

Consequence

If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TOYOTA RECALL 16V858 FROM NOVEMBER 2016 FOR SLIDING DOOR IN TOYOTA SIENNA. PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT WHICH COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT VENTURA TOYOTA IS TELLING US. CAN YOU PUT PRESSURE ON TOYOTA TO PROVIDE REPAIRS TO FIX THE DEFECT WITH THE SLIDING DOORS?…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 1, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 27, 2016 · fire

“WHEELCHAIR VAN CONVERSION GONE WRONG. I HAVE IT DOCUMENTED. THE STATE OF OHIO SPENT $109 THOUSAND I SPENT $40 THOUSAND. THE VAN IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE DOCUMENTS FROM THE TOYOTA DEALER THAT THE STEERING TURN MORE LEFT THAN TURNS TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE MORE DOCUMENTS. *LN *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2018 · crash

“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. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER CORNER PANEL OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 3, 2018 · crash

“VEHICLE WEARS THROUGH TIRES AT AN ALARMING RATE (APPROXIMATELY EVERY 15,000 MILES). VEHICLE HAS BEEN ALIGNED PRIOR TO NEW TIRE INSTALLATION EACH TIME; HOWEVER, TIRES WEAR ABNORMALLY FAST. DRIVING WAS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS. SEVERAL TIRE MANUFACTURES WERE TRIED, BUT ALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 1, 2016

2015 Toyota Sienna — common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sienna: 291 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2015 Sienna problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (64 complaints), electrical system (50 complaints), other (44 complaints).

Does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Toyota Sienna. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Sienna years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sienna years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2008, 2000, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Sienna years belongs to 1997.

How safe is the 2015 Toyota Sienna?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Toyota Sienna 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.