This page covers 6 recalls, 181 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Toyota Sienna.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Minivan - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2013 Toyota Sienna cluster most heavily around structural issues, with airbag and electrical problems also drawing notable attention. On the structure side, owners frequently report problems with the sliding doors and related latching hardware, doors that fail to latch properly, open unexpectedly while driving, or become difficult to close. A recurring concern across multiple reports involves the shift interlock system, where owners describe being able to remove the ignition key while the transmission was not fully in park, resulting in the vehicle rolling. On the airbag side, owners report warning lights illuminating and, in some cases, describe unexpected airbag deployment or non-deployment. Electrical complaints tend to involve instrument cluster and sensor irregularities. Several reports also mention odometer discrepancies discovered at the time of purchase, though these appear to reflect private-sale fraud situations rather than a vehicle system failure.
181
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
8
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Toyota Sienna has 6 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Multiple recalls cover this same airbag inflator issue, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved it for all affected vehicles. On the braking side, one recall applies specifically to AMS Genesis wheelchair-accessible conversions built on the Sienna platform: the rear brake hoses can be too short, causing them to rub against the rear suspension and eventually fail, which reduces braking ability and raises the risk of a crash. There is also a door concern: the power sliding door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving if it was previously commanded to open but held shut, for example by ice or an obstruction. A label recall affecting Canadian-registered vehicles rounds out the list, where the tire and rim information on the compliance label may not appear in both required languages; this issue is noted as non-safety-related.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rubber brake hoses connected to the rear wheels may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new set of rear brake hoses that provide proper clearance between the hoses and axle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during deployment due to degradation from humidity and temperature exposure over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power sliding door may freeze shut and become unable to open when commanded. Once thawed or unfrozen, the door could open unexpectedly, potentially while the vehicle is moving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and rim information on your vehicle's compliance label may not be printed in both English and French as required by Canadian safety standards, though all other information is correct.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the compliance label with one that meets Canadian bilingual requirements.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
