2013 Toyota Sienna: recalls and problems
6 recalls and 183 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure.
Most common problems
What owners report
The electric sliding door cable broke due to unknown reason and the door partially opened and will not open even manually now.
"the vehicle suffered a critical failure of the shift interlock safety system. after parking in a driveway, the ignition key was able to be fully turned to the 'off' position and removed from the ignition cylinder, even though the transmission was not successfully secured in 'park.' after the key was removed and i and went into the house the van rolled away. it traveled downhill, crashed through a fence, and collided
Driver side back passenger door would not open or close properly. the door opened while driving on the road. it did t want to shut. it was difficult to get it shut once i stopped.
I was at a red traffic light. i pressed the brake pedal. the vehicle wouldn't stop. the engine was revving. this happened twice within a month.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD | ||||
| 2013 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sienna. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.