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2015 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist — a shareable PDF

227 owner complaints · 6 recalls · data verified July 10, 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).

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)81
Severity (30%)64
Recall load (20%)43
Trend (10%)74

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2015 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, plotted where owners report it happening.

030k mi60k mi90k mi120k miBody & structure~30k mi · 60 reportsBrakes~19k mi · 18 reportsWheels~18k mi · 14 reports

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…

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.

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