2009 Toyota Sienna Seats Problems
2 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seats Recalls (2)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Owner Complaints (2)
THE MIDDLE SEAT IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATING SLAMMED DOWN ONTO MY 10 YEAR OLD SON'S HAND AND SEVERELY BROKE AND MANGLED HIS FINGER. HE REQUIRED SURGERY AT A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THE NEXT DAY TO REPAIR IT. THE FIRST AND THIRD SEATS IN THE SECOND ROW SHUT AND LOCK INTO THE FLOOR RELATIVELY SAFELY, BUT THE MIDDLE SEAT SLAMS DOWN LIKE A GUILLOTINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND MY SON WAS HELPING CLEAN IT OUT. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT ABRUPTLY FLIPPED FORWARD ONTO A CHILD, CAUSING THE CHILD TO SUSTAIN A BROKEN LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,356.