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2015 Toyota Sienna
Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.
228 owner complaints · 6 recalls · data verified July 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
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Why caution?
6 recall campaigns (6 safety-critical). Confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the seller's VIN.
Body & structure problems dominate (26% of complaints, typically reported near 30k miles).
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#199 of 352Among the 2015 models with a matured record, the 2015 Toyota Sienna ranks #199, scoring higher than 17% of them. See the 2015 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2015 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 14%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2015 Toyota Sienna, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (44) · Engine (14) · Transmission & drivetrain (12)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Body & structure
26%60 complaints · typically near 30k mi · 4 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the fuel lid door hinge had fractured, causing the fuel lid to intermi…”
Electrical system
19%44 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Sienna. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 92,862. Th…”
Brakes
8%18 complaints · typically near 19k mi · 1 in the last 2 years
“When vehicle is in reverse the rear breaks on passenger side start squealing and making a loud noise when applied specially when vehicle has been stopped for while how…”
Engine
6%14 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“i am having repeated issue with Toyota sienna engine 1. Engine oil leaks through timing chain cover 2. Engine coolant leak Engine oil leak keep repating even I fixed e…”
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Recalls (6)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 19V553000
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Risk: The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 19V410000
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Risk: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Structure · 16V858000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
Structure · 15V240000
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Risk: If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 15R1.
Structure · 15V236000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Risk: If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15B.
Air Bags · 14V757000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.
Risk: If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Toyota before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Sienna. Can you run this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm each one shows "Remedy Completed"?
- Owners of this model report body & structure problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 30k miles). Has this car shown any body & structure symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.