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2021 Toyota Sienna: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

4recalls
43complaints
0crashes reported
1fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags13 · 30%
  • Service Brakes6 · 14%
  • Structure5 · 12%
  • Seats5 · 12%
  • Electrical System4 · 9%
  • Visibility/Wiper4 · 9%
  • Unknown Or Other3 · 7%
  • Engine3 · 7%
  • Power Train2 · 5%
  • Suspension2 · 5%

What owners report

Electrical System

The front passenger door lock actuator does not work properly causing the door to stay locked or unlocked despite attempts to change the door lock through the internal power locking system or remote key. this presents a safety issue in that it requires a manual lock/unlocking of the door should an emergency situation arise and expeditious ingress or egress from the vehicle be required. the door actuator is presently

Structure

The rear power liftgate hinges on my 2021 toyota sienna failed structurally under normal, everyday operation. the power liftgate motor and struts appear to exert uneven or excessive pressure on the rear hatch assembly, causing the metal hinges to crack. before the failure, we noticed a loud popping/grinding sound when opening the hatch, which quickly progressed to the liftgate binding and misaligning. this is a seve

Seats,Service Brakes

brake sleeps sometime when i press brake pedal i took car to dealer once,they said need time i did not have much time took another time, they reseted system still... my warranty is over now. rear seat,make shake noise and check rear seat sign on dealer can't find problem. did not do anything since new car. i do not know any other 2021 sienna drivers have same problem.

Seats

The electronic driver's seat motor and track assembly failed completely on my 2021 toyota sienna (vin: [xxx]) at less than 18,000 miles. the seat is permanently seized in a fixed position. this creates an immediate safety and crash-protection hazard, as drivers of different heights cannot safely adjust their distance from the steering wheel airbag or properly reach the pedals. toyota corporate is refusing to repair t

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

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