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At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 45 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Sienna.
20 mpg combined
11.8 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2019 Sienna cluster around the powertrain and paint/body finish. On the powertrain side, multiple owners report a whining noise from the transmission that develops over time, often noticed during acceleration. Several describe the transmission ultimately failing and requiring replacement. On the structural side, the most consistent pattern involves paint peeling and cracking on the hood, with owners describing the clear coat separating and the damage spreading across the entire hood surface over a period of a couple of years. A smaller number of complaints mention sliding door issues, including doors that fail to open fully and wiring problems discovered at the door. The transmission whining and paint delamination are the two clearest recurring themes across this complaint set.
45
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota Sienna has 8 recalls, the most serious involving airbags on the passenger side that can either fail to deploy in a crash or fire without warning, and a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving.
The airbag concern stems from the passenger front door, where incorrect construction or welds can throw off the side airbag and curtain shield airbag sensors. Two recalls cover the fuel pump stall risk across overlapping model year ranges, but the underlying problem is the same: a failing pump cuts fuel delivery and can shut the engine off unexpectedly. Two additional recalls affect Braun-converted mobility van versions of this vehicle specifically. In those conversions, incorrectly fitted brake line tube nuts can cause a pressure drop that reduces rear braking power, and steering shaft extensions can fracture and cause a complete loss of steering control. Rounding out the list, two label recalls affect certain regionally distributed vehicles: the load capacity label may be illegible or show incorrect information, which can lead to unintentional overloading.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
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 →
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause them to fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake line tube nut fittings may be incorrect, causing pressure to drop in the braking system.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an adaptor to correct the fitting issue at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front door may have faulty welds that could interfere with sensors for the passenger front seat and curtain air bags.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front door assembly with a new one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front door may have been manufactured incorrectly, preventing airbag sensors from working properly. This can cause side and curtain airbags to malfunction during a crash or deploy unexpectedly without one.
What the fix does
A dealership will replace the passenger front door sub-assembly with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
