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2015 Toyota Sienna: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 232 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure.

6recalls
232complaints
17crashes reported
7fires reported
28injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Structure61 · 26%
  • Electrical System44 · 19%
  • Unknown Or Other43 · 19%
  • Engine16 · 7%
  • Service Brakes16 · 7%
  • Wheels14 · 6%
  • Power Train12 · 5%
  • Steering11 · 5%
  • Seat Belts8 · 3%
  • Air Bags8 · 3%

What owners report

Structure

This is the 2nd occurrence where sliding door cable breaks and the doors are disabled where you can not open or close the sliding door and its jammed shut. attempts to press the power sliding door buttons do not work. this is the 2nd occurrence on this vehicle. the first occurrence happened approximately 3 years ago with the driver sliding door and was report to holman toyota , 1301 nj 73, mt. laurel township, nj 080

Unknown Or Other

The cable that controls the sliding door lock disconnected leaving the door inoperable. according to the dealership, as well as, toyota corporate, this is a common ongoing issue. this is a safety hazard and should be recalled immediately.

Engine

Component failed & availability: the engine on my 2015 toyota sienna (99,000 miles) catastrophically failed and is completely seized. the vehicle and engine are in my possession and are fully available for physical inspection. safety risk: the vehicle shut down completely while in motion, causing an immediate loss of motive power, power steering, and power braking assistance. had this un-warned seizure occurred at h

Engine

I am submitting this complaint to request that the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) document and evaluate what may be a broader defect affecting certain toyota sienna vehicles and determine whether it presents a potential safety-related defect trend. my 2015 toyota sienna was diagnosed by an authorized toyota dealership with an external rear-bank head gasket leak. a head gasket is a critical eng

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sienna. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.