2012 Toyota Sienna: recalls and problems
9 recalls and 247 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
The automatic side doors of this toyota sienna le have malfunctioned twice between expensive repairs. when the hardware comes off the guide rail, it hits the window behind the door and shatters in covering the interior and occupants with glass. i had the window repaired after i had the door hardware replaced after its first failure in spring of 2024. the door gave no indication it was failed until i noticed the w
The contact owns a 2012 toyota sienna. the contact was unable to use the driver's side cargo door. the contact stated that the door was possibly frozen; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the door opened unexpectedly. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure); however, the vin was not associated with the recall. the dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. the
Coolant leaking from rear of the engine through the head gasket. vehicle struggles to accelerate beyond 55mph or 80kmph. a quick search on the internet shows that this is a frequent occurrence in this 3.5l v6 engine from toyota model years 2011 through 2017.
The battery light came on suddenly and the power steering went out making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle. an accident was narrowly avoided. we replaced the battery, alternator, and serpentine belt. the problem resolved for over 6 months, then reappeared. it starts with no issue, is charging properly, the serpentine belt is intact. the power steering will come on and go off sporadically, the only warning
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD | ||||
| 2012 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sienna. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.