1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
3 recalls — 250 complaints — 122 TSBs
10V160000 Apr 20, 2010
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMP... Read more
Consequence
THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. ... Read more
98E035000 Oct 19, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS USED ON 1998-1998 TOYOTA RAV4, AVALON, AND SIENNA MODEL VEHICLES DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRING HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE VEHICLE'S I... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND AVALON - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98... Read more
98V278000 Oct 19, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS (TDS) SUPPLIED BY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ALARM WIRI... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY PRODUCED HARNESSES. THE DATE CODES ARE: RAV4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; SIENNA - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; AND AVALON - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98... Read more
Complaint Statistics
250 total complaints
17 crashes 4 fires 27 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 21 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 19 |
| TIRES | 18 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 11 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 9 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 16, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2020
THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 16, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2020
THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 3, 2016
Incident date: May 2, 2016
THE CABLE TO MY DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED, THUS THE DOOR CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY. THIS DEFECT IS UNDER A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR MODEL YEARS 2004-2007, BUT I HAVE A 2009 MODEL YEAR.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Nov 13, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR
Crash
WHEELS
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Nov 13, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jul 27, 2014
Incident date: Jul 27, 2014
THE CAR WAS OFF, THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. SHE TOUCHED THE SHIFTER AND IT WENT BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE; THE CAR STARTED ROLLING DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY. SHE DID NOT PRESS THE BRAKE (SHE IS UNABLE TO) BUT THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE. THE VAN HIT A... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 14, 2014
Incident date: Apr 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE GEARING SHIFTER ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR, WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 11, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 25, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT OF FAULTY TIRE CARRIER REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN EARLY 2006, HE NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WAS INOPERABLE, AND APPARENTLY, IT HAD RUSTED IN PLACE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE REPAIR STATION, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CORRODED ... Read more
TIRES
Dec 9, 2012
Incident date: Nov 25, 2012
ON 11/25/2012 AT ABOUT 10:00 PM, AFTER DRIVING ON FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 100 MILES, THE FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO MAKE A SMALL NOISE AND SMALL VIBRATION AND LATER THE TIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED BY AT A REST AREA AND DIDN?T SEE ANY NOTICEABLE PROBLEM. SINCE IT?S ABOUT 50 MILES AWAY FR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 9, 2012
Incident date: Feb 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 24, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER FAILED. THE BUMPER WAS MADE WITH DEFECTIVE MATERIAL THAT CAUSED THE BUMPER TO CRACK AND DENT EASILY WHEN STRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 12, 2011
Incident date: Feb 11, 2011
I WANT TO REPORT A SCARY INCIDENT OCCURRED YESTERDAY WITH MY MINIVAN. ON 2/11/2011, AT ABOUT 7 AM, I STARTED BY TOYOTA SIENNA TO SEND MY SON TO HIS HIGH SCHOOL, I HEARD STRANGE NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE NOT ALL THE CYLINDERS WERE RUNNUNG. THE CAR WAS NOT POWERFUL AS USUAL. I TRIED TO TURN OFF MY VAN, ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 5, 2011
Incident date: Nov 29, 2010
ON OCTOBER 18, 2010 MY 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA DASHBOARD VSC (VARIABLE SKID CONTROL)/OFF TRACK AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALERSHIP MADE REPAIRS THAT WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND ASSURED ME THAT THE VAN WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. ON NOVEMBER 24, ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2010
I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 99 AND MY CHECK LIGHT COMING OUT AND START TO SMOKE SO I FIND THE ENGINE DO THE OIL BE SLUDGE, I WANT TO KNOW IF IS SOME WAY OF TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ME WHIT OUT CHARGE BECAUSE IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2010
I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 99 AND MY CHECK LIGHT COMING OUT AND START TO SMOKE SO I FIND THE ENGINE DO THE OIL BE SLUDGE, I WANT TO KNOW IF IS SOME WAY OF TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ME WHIT OUT CHARGE BECAUSE IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM. *TR
STEERING
Oct 11, 2010
Incident date: Oct 11, 2010
TOYOTA 1999 SIENNA CE: STEERING PULLS TO LEFT. I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING TIGHT TO KEEP IT TO RIGHT. I ALREADY GOT ALIGNMENT DONE TWO TIMES AND NEW TIRES CHANGED BUT PULLING TO LEFT STARTS RIGHT AWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 11, 2010
Incident date: Oct 11, 2010
TOYOTA 1999 SIENNA CE: STEERING PULLS TO LEFT. I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING TIGHT TO KEEP IT TO RIGHT. I ALREADY GOT ALIGNMENT DONE TWO TIMES AND NEW TIRES CHANGED BUT PULLING TO LEFT STARTS RIGHT AWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR
TIRES
Jul 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 29, 2010
LOOSE SPARE TIRE IN CARGO SEATING AREA OF TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 VAN. DUE TO A RECALL ON THE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CABLE, THE SPARE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND PLACED IN THE CARGO AREA OF THE VAN. THE TIRE IS NOT SECURED DOWN AND MOVES AROUND DURING DRIVING. IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Jun 28, 2010
TWO SEAT BELTS IN MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE GOTTEN "JAMMED". IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY WITH EACH BELT, AND THEY BOTH JAMMED IN THE SAME MONTH. THEY ARE NOT USABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT RETRACT FAR ENOUGH TO BUCKLE, AND ONE IS EVEN STUCK RETRACTED OUT. THERE IS NOTHING THAT I CAN THINK OF THAT WOULD H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 30, 2010
I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL 1999. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005, I HAD TO HAVE THE HORN FIXED BECAUSE TO MAKE THE HORN FUNCTION, YOU HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT COST ME $399.35. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED "POOR CONTACTS IN CLOCK SPRING; REPLACE CLOCKSPRING". I NOW HAVE THE SAME PR... Read more
STEERING
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 30, 2010
I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL 1999. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005, I HAD TO HAVE THE HORN FIXED BECAUSE TO MAKE THE HORN FUNCTION, YOU HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT COST ME $399.35. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED "POOR CONTACTS IN CLOCK SPRING; REPLACE CLOCKSPRING". I NOW HAVE THE SAME PR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 11, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
REAR DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. POWER SLIDING DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
May 11, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
REAR DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. POWER SLIDING DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 20, 2010
Incident date: Apr 20, 2010
2009 TOYOTA SIENNA SALE *GR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 4, 2010
Incident date: Apr 3, 2010
DRIVER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR ON 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE BOTH WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED AND DO NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED EFFORTS TO OPEN THEM, BY KEY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCK HANDLE ON THE REAR DOOR IS PERMANENTLY DEPRESSED, I.E., NO LONGER PRESSABLE, NO LONG... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 4, 2010
Incident date: Apr 3, 2010
DRIVER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR ON 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE BOTH WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED AND DO NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED EFFORTS TO OPEN THEM, BY KEY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCK HANDLE ON THE REAR DOOR IS PERMANENTLY DEPRESSED, I.E., NO LONGER PRESSABLE, NO LONG... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: May 27, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND HIT SOMEONE THAT WAS STANDING IN THE GARAGE. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATES 9/21/2011*CW
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Dec 16, 2009
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, AT TIMES UNINTENDED ACCELERATED. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2002 WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE VAN ACCELERATED AT I HIT A POLE. OCCASIONALLY IT APPEARS THAT STILL DO THE SAME AT TIMES.... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 15, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 SIENNA FOR 5 YEARS. TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY REAR HATCH DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED. 3 YEARS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW, EVERY DOOR HANDLE ON THE VAN IS BROKE. THE SLIDER DOORS STICK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PULL HARD ON THE DOORS TO OPEN. (AND THEY WERE NOT STICKY FROM SODA)... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2010
Incident date: Jan 21, 2010
I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 28, 2010
Incident date: Jan 21, 2010
I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 28, 2010
Incident date: Jan 21, 2010
I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE... Read more
TIRES
Jan 25, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
I BOUGHT 4 MICHELIN TIRES (P205/70R 15 X RAD) FOR MY MINIVAN IN JUNE 2006. THIS MONTH THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT LOW SPEED. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TWO BELTS INSIDE OF THE TIRES SEPARATED. I WAS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THESE TIRES. THESE TI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 15, 2009
Incident date: Aug 19, 2007
TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 THE POWER SLIDING DOOR GIVING A PROBLEM FROM LAST THREE YEARS AND NOW COMPLETELY JAM, NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSES. THE OTHER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS VERY POOR QUALITY AND BROKE TWICE NOW. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 13, 2009
Incident date: Jun 2, 2009
CABLE ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 26, 2009
Incident date: Jul 6, 2009
1999 TOYOTA SIENNA 56000 MILES ,, WE WERE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON I 294 SOUTH AND THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ,,,MY WIFE KEPT PUMPING THEM AND LOST CONTROL , WE HIT THE MEDIAN AND THE CAR ROLLED OVER THRICE AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON THE ROOF ,, ME, WIFE AND TWO KIDS WERE SAFE BY THE WILL OF GOD ,, ALL ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 18, 2009
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 18, 2009
Incident date: Jun 6, 2007
REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE LEAVING ONE UNABLE TO OPEN REAR DOOR. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 5, 2009
Incident date: Jun 28, 2009
THE REAR DOOR OF OUR 1999 SIENNA VAN HAS ALREADY BROKEN TWICE SINCE WE PURCHASED IT 5 YEARS AGO. I REPLACED IT ONCE, BUT CANNOT AFFORD TO AGAIN. AS A RESULT, I CANNOT GET TO THE BACK WHICH ALSO PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING TO MY SPARE TIRE SHOULD I NEED IT. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BACK HANDLE BROKE A Y... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 26, 2009
Incident date: Jun 26, 2009
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR -- NO BRAKING OCCURRED. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ON A CITY STREET. *TR SEEMINGLY RANDOM FAILURE WHICH THE DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AND HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO FIX SINCE IT'S INTERMITTENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN CHA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 18, 2009
Incident date: Apr 15, 2009
I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. WE HAVE HAD (AND LOVED) THIS CAR FOR ALL OF IT 134,000 MILES, BUT RECENTLY THE POWER SLIDING DOOR (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE) STOPPED WORKING. USING BRUTE FORCE, AN ADULT CAN MANUALLY PULL THE DOOR OPEN AND SHUT, BUT A CHILD CANNOT. MY LOCAL TOYOTA A... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Oct 14, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK LEAVING DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 19, 2008
Incident date: Mar 19, 2004
SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY 1999, THE REAR HATCH HANDLE IS BROKEN TWICE AND THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS ALSO BROKEN. WE I CALL FOR PARTS I FIND OUT THAT THE REAR IS ON BACK ORDER DUE TO IT BEING SUCH IN DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT ANOTHER SIENNA OWNER WAS CALLING FOR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 19, 2008
Incident date: Jun 16, 2008
I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THE 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH WHICH HAS ONLY 61,000 MILES SO FAR. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENING OF TWO DAYS AGO, I STARTED IT AND COULDN'T STOP IT ANYMORE. IT KEPT RUNNING EVEN I TOOK THE KEY OUT. I WAS SO AFRAID OF CAUSING FIRE EVENTUALLY, BUT I STILL HAD TO DRIVE AROUND TRYING T... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Jun 14, 2007
Incident date: Jun 11, 2007
THE REAR HATCH HANDLE JUST SNAPPED IN MY HAND AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE HATCH. DEALER INITIALLY ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS AT $350-$600 BECAUSE THEY HAD TO "BREAK INTO THE CAR." ACTUAL REPAIR COST WAS $250 FOR A POORLY DESIGNED PART. MECHANIC TOLD ME THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF THE HATCH HANDLE IS SUBJE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 25, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
I TRIED TO OPEN THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE BACK AND THE HANDLE MADE A SNAPPING SOUND AND IS NOW STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ON THE OUTSIDE AND I DON'T SEE A WAY TO OPEN IT ON THE INSIDE. I PURCHASED THE VAN TO TRANSPORT MY GRANDKIDS. NOW I'M FEARFUL TO TAKE THEM ANYW... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 20, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
THE CONTACT DRIVES 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA (FAILURE MILEAGE: 100K). HE STATED THAT YESTERDAY WHLE DRIVING HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A SEMI-TRUCK. HE STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION, HOWEVER AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT HE WAS INJU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 16, 2007
Incident date: Feb 28, 2007
MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN SHE RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE (THAT HAD JUST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT) AT ABOUT 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. IN SPITE OF A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION THAT BUCKLED THE HOOD AND TOTALLED OUR VAN, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Nov 6, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FUSE #12 WHICH CONTROLS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, CLOCK, AND REMOTE ACCESS-KEEPS BLOWING. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES EVEN WHEN THE BELT IS LATCHED. DRIVER'S VANITY LIGHT HAS DISLODGED FROM VISOR. *NM
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA
122 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 16 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 8 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 4 |
T-SB-0043-14
Jan 22, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0057-18
May 30, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
T-SB-0057-18
May 30, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
TTT063620
Mar 17, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
TTT063620
Mar 17, 2022
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota Safety Re
Mar 17, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-TT-0636-20 Rev
Mar 12, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 Rev
Mar 12, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-TT-0636-20
Dec 14, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20
Dec 14, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20
Dec 14, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0057-18
Jul 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14 is obso
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs
Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17
Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217
Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0043-14 Rev
Jul 23, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
T-SB-0043-14 Rev
Jul 23, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0043-14 Rev
Jul 25, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
T-SB-0043-14
Jul 7, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
T-TT-0010-10 Rev
May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0010-10 Rev
May 1, 2014
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
ER4 Region Lette
Apr 4, 2014
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
ER4 Region Lette
Apr 4, 2014
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
ER4 Dealer Lette
Apr 4, 2014
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to
ER4 Dealer Lette
Apr 4, 2014
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to
ER4 Region Lette
Apr 4, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
ER4 Dealer Lette
Apr 4, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to
T-TT-0132-11
Feb 5, 2014
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general
T-TT-0132-11
Feb 5, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general
T-TT-0213-13
Jan 14, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the
T-SB-0185-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0122-11 Rev
Nov 4, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT
T-SB-0122-11 Rev
Nov 4, 2013
220000 SEATS
Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT
T-SB-0122-11 Rev
Nov 4, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT
T-SB-0071-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
TC13-019
Aug 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0054-13
Apr 23, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guide
T-PG006-00 Obsol
Apr 23, 2013
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
T-TT-0213-13
Jan 3, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi
TSB-0122-11
Sep 6, 2011
140000 AIR BAGS
TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE
TSB-0122-11
Sep 6, 2011
220000 SEATS
TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE
TC-11-003
Feb 16, 2011
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN COLD WEATHER WHERE SALT IS USED, THE SALT CAN CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE. 1998-2020 SIENNA. *RM
02606
Dec 6, 2006
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER SLIDING DOOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *KB
4612
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIAGNOSTIC - ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM657-U. *TT
03704
Sep 3, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT
00804
Apr 28, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON 1MZ-FE ENGINE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 OR P0306. *TT
00304
Mar 16, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR BRAKE DRUM SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
EL01303
Sep 26, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHARGING IMPROVEMENT AT IDLE. *TT
EL01303
Sep 26, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHARGING IMPROVEMENT AT IDLE. REVISED. *TT
PG00503
Aug 19, 2003
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIRE CARRIER OPERATION. VARIOUS MODLELS INCLUDING THE 2004 LANDCRUISER AND 4 RUNNER. *TT
TC03014
Jun 10, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE REGARDING A NO MOVEMENT OR A SLIPPING CONDITION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. *TT
00300R
Dec 13, 2002
160000 STRUCTURE
SPEEDOMETER / TACHOMETER NEEDLE MOVEMENT. *TT
01902
Nov 28, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUNVISOR LOOSE OR HAS DIFFICULTY HOLDING POSITION. *TT
BO01001
Sep 9, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME POWER SLIDING DOORS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE, DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, OR RETURNS TO THE OPEN POSITION WHILE BEING CLOSED USING THE POWER SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL. *TT
TC02002
Jan 30, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT
ST00701
Dec 21, 2001
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION ON STEERING RACK END NOISE. *TT
BO02601
Oct 19, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD
BO02401
Sep 21, 2001
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SEAT ADJUSTER BINDING. *JG
01701
May 25, 2001
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER SEAT MOTOR CABLE REPAIR TIP. *TT
T-PG007-01
May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
01201
Apr 6, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. *KB
BO01001
Mar 16, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *TT
360
Nov 13, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER / TACHOMETER CONDITION. *TT
353
Nov 7, 2000
354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
SPARE TIRE LIFT INOPERATIVE. *TT
BO02800
Nov 3, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY
BO03000
Nov 3, 2000
354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY LOWERING OR RAISING THE SPARE TIRE USING THE LIFT. THE LIFT MAY BECOME DAMAGED IF AN IMPACT WRENCH IS USED TO LOWER OR RAISE THE SPARE TIRE. A LABEL HAS BEEN ADDED TO WARN AGAINST THE USAGE OF IMPACT T
346
Nov 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES MADE TO IMPROVE THE SMOOTHNESS OF OPERATION OF THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE PUSH BUTTON. *TT
BO02700
Oct 27, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING SLIDING DOOR HANDLE PUSH BUTTON OPERATION. *JB
TC00200
Oct 13, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON SPEED SENSOR COVER REPLACEMENT WITH NEW TRANSAXLE. *JB
305
Oct 3, 2000
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING A FIELD FIX AVAILABLE FOR INCIDENTS OF WASHER FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE REAR WASHER NOZZLE ONTO THE REAR GLASS. *TT
AX00700
Sep 22, 2000
200000 WHEELS
THIS BULLETIN INTRODUCES A NEW ACCESSORY ALLOY WHEEL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *JB
000523
May 23, 2000
220000 SEATS
CONCERNS WITH THE SEAT BOTTOM COVER BECOMING LOOSE AT THE FRONT LOWER J-CLIP. *TT
000523
May 23, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, AND OR A MIL ON CONDITION IN WHICH A SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CODE OR CODES ARE PRESENT. *TT
EL00500
Apr 14, 2000
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
INFORMATION REGARDING FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM. *MJS
EL00500
Apr 14, 2000
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
CONCERNS WITH FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM ON VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN 4T3*F1*C*YU210521. *TT
118
Apr 6, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF POWER WINDOWS RATTLING, ESPECIALLY IN THE DOWN POSITION. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA SIENNA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA08024
Opened: Oct 28, 2008 — Closed: Jul 16, 2009
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA H... Read more
EA08014
Opened: Aug 8, 2008 — Closed: Jan 26, 2009
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
IN A JUNE 25, 2008, LETTER RESPONDING TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST FROM ODI, TOYOTA PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED DURING PRODUCTION DYNAMOMETER TESTING AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT FOR AN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2004 SIENNA MINIVAN.THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A... Read more
PE08041
Opened: Jul 9, 2008 — Closed: Oct 28, 2008
STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, PE08-041, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF STEERING BINDING OR INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAUSED BY CORROSION OF STEERING INTERMEDIATE UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES.TOYOTA'S RESPONSE TO ODI'S REQ... Read more
PE08025
Opened: Apr 10, 2008 — Closed: Aug 8, 2008
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
IN A JUNE 25, 2008, LETTER RESPONDING TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST FROM ODI, TOYOTA REPORTED AN APRIL 2003 UNWANTED ACCELERATION INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED DURING PRODUCTION DYNAMOMETER TESTING.ACCORDING TO THE LETTER THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MISSING RETAINING CLIP THAT ALLOWED THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM ... Read more
EA06020
Opened: Dec 1, 2006 — Closed: Jun 25, 2008
UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BA... Read more
PE06029
Opened: Aug 2, 2006 — Closed: Dec 1, 2006
UNEXPECTED LIFTGATE CLOSING
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.THE RATES FOR COMPLAINTS, ALLEGED INJURIES AND WARRANTY CLAIMS ARE HIGHER FOR VEHICLES WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION.THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE AT THE COMPL... Read more
PE06010
Opened: Feb 27, 2006 — Closed: Aug 2, 2006
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE06-010 BASED ON 12 REPORTS OF ALLEGED TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (TPWS) FAILURE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ALL REPORTS ALLEGED THAT THE TPWS WARNING LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION PANEL WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW OR THE TIRE WAS FLAT.IN SOME INCIDENTS, THE CONSUME... Read more
EA05010
Opened: Jun 13, 2005 — Closed: Aug 2, 2005
SEATBELT MALFUNCTION
THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE MIDDLE-ROW SEATBELT WEBBING FEEDS THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE SEATBELT BEZEL LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE SEAT.THE BEZEL ALSO CONTAINS A CLIP THAT COVERS A NARROW SLOT IN THE BEZEL.THE CLIP MAY BECOME DISLODGED FROM USE AND ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME STUCK IN THE NARROW SLO... Read more
PE05008
Opened: Feb 10, 2005 — Closed: Jun 13, 2005
SEATBELT MALFUNCTION
ODI RECEIVED TEN CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE MIDDLE-ROW PASSENGER SEATBELT WEBBING FREQUENTLY JAMS IN THE INTEGRATED SEATBELT GUIDE HOUSING SLOT.DURING NORMAL BODY MOVEMENT OF THE OCCUPANT, THE WEBBING JAMS IN THE SLOT DUE TO A DISLODGED COVER PLATE, THUS CAUSING EXCESS SLACK IN THE SEATBE... Read more
PE01036
Opened: Oct 19, 2001 — Closed: Feb 11, 2002
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
PE99070
Opened: Nov 17, 1999 — Closed: Apr 12, 2000
STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO CENTER
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TOYOTA SIENNA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA SIENNA across all model years (1998–2020).
153
Total Recalls
10,816
Total Complaints
11
Investigations
546
Reported Crashes
118
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
TOYOTA SIENNA — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 58 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 84 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 197 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 98 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 290 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 207 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 226 | View |
| 2012 | 9 | 331 | View |
| 2011 | 14 | 812 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 227 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 270 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 570 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 448 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 1,284 | View |
| 2005 | 12 | 1,418 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 2,588 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 124 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 225 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 238 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 459 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 250 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 352 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |