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2013 Toyota Sienna — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2021 to Dec 2021
The most reported issue is structure problems (34 complaints). 6 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fire.
Open Safety Recalls (6)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V005000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V741000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V553000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V858000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V024000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V014000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 179)
Unknown Or Other →7 issues
While stopped at a red light, pressing your brake pedal didn't stop the vehicle and the engine kept revving instead. This happened twice within a month. The issue may involve your braking system or engine controls not responding properly to brake input.
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Your van's side door has opened on its own while you're driving with children inside, and this has happened 3 times. This is a serious safety concern since an open door while driving puts passengers at risk. The door latch mechanism or safety lock may need to be inspected and repaired to prevent this from happening again.
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Your driver's side sliding door has opened by itself while driving, which is a safety hazard. Your passenger side sliding door won't open from the inside, trapping anyone inside. Both issues need attention—unexpected door opening while driving could cause injury, and an inoperable door prevents emergency exit.
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Your power sliding rear doors opened unexpectedly while you were driving. You've also experienced problems with the locking mechanism on both the front and rear sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle. This could pose a safety risk if doors open during operation.
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Your sliding door sometimes locks and won't open when you try to open it—whether you use the manual handle or the electric button. Occasionally it will suddenly pop open on its own. This could leave you unable to access your vehicle or have the door open unexpectedly while driving.
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Your sunroof shattered unexpectedly while you were driving. This created a safety hazard and likely left glass debris in and around the vehicle. The sunroof will need to be replaced to restore the roof's integrity and prevent further damage.
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The vehicle you purchased has an incorrect mileage reading on the odometer. This means the actual miles driven may be different from what's displayed, which could affect the vehicle's true condition and maintenance history.
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Electrical System →4 issues
You discovered a major mileage discrepancy with your 2013 Toyota Sienna after purchase. The odometer showed 83,535 miles when you bought it, but the Carfax report revealed the vehicle actually had 332,216 miles on it—indicating the odometer may have been tampered with or rolled back. This is odometer fraud, which is illegal and affects the vehicle's true value and condition.
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You purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna and discovered that the odometer mileage doesn't match the vehicle's history records. The odometer showed 146,377 miles at purchase, but the title showed 34,428 miles and Carfax reported 238,000 miles — indicating possible odometer tampering or fraud. This is a title and documentation issue that requires verification through your state's DMV and may affect the vehicle's value and warranty coverage.
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You purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna as a private sale, and discovered a major mileage discrepancy after buying it. The odometer showed 127,800 miles at purchase, but when you registered the vehicle, the actual mileage was found to be 260,000 miles. This suggests the odometer may have been tampered with or rolled back before you bought the car.
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You discovered a significant mileage discrepancy on your 2013 Toyota Sienna after purchase. The odometer showed 100,000 miles when you bought it, but insurance records indicated the actual mileage was 207,000 miles. This suggests the odometer may have been tampered with or rolled back before the sale. Addressing this will likely require documenting the discrepancy with your insurance company and consulting with a legal professional about your purchase agreement.
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Air Bags →1 issue
Your airbags were previously recalled and replaced, but now your dashboard warning light indicates an airbag system problem, and your seat belt warning light is also on. The dealer says the airbag control computer board has failed and needs replacement at a cost of $800. Until this is fixed, your airbags are not functional, which is a safety concern.
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Air Bags,unknown Or Other,service Brakes →1 issue
During a severe car accident, your airbag failed to deploy despite the collision's severity, resulting in serious injuries to you and your child. You've reported this issue to Toyota, but they have declined to assist. The airbag system may need inspection by a certified technician to determine why deployment did not occur during the accident.
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Tires →1 issue
Your front tires wore down to an unsafe condition in less than 8 months and 10,000 miles of driving. The tires needed to be replaced much sooner than expected, suggesting a potential alignment, suspension, or tire pressure issue causing premature wear.
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Structure,latches/locks/linkages →1 issue
Your rear passenger sliding door isn't working properly. The button to open it stopped working, and when you manually opened it, it only opened about 12 inches. While driving on the highway, the door suddenly opened on its own. Now the door is stuck closed and won't open at all. This could be a safety issue if passengers need to exit quickly or if the door opens unexpectedly while driving.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your 2013 Sienna developed a loud humming noise from the rear differential area, which your dealer identified as a faulty electromagnetic control unit. You had a lifetime powertrain warranty, but the warranty company delayed approval, requested extensive documentation, and ultimately demanded a third-party inspection after you'd already had the repair completed — effectively denying coverage. You ended up paying over $2,500 out of pocket for a repair that should have been warranty-covered.
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Steering,service Brakes →1 issue
Your traction control and ABS warning lights turn on between 20-35 mph on curves or randomly while driving, and your brakes engage automatically (like an ABS event) even though you're not pressing the brake pedal. When this happens, your car jerks to one side and vibrates noticeably. Your mechanic confirmed your brakes, tires, and suspension are in good condition and found no error codes, suggesting this is not normal wear—it may be a sensor or electronic control system malfunction that requires diagnostic testing and repair.
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Structure,visibility/wiper →1 issue
When it rains, water leaks into your car's driver and passenger floor areas, appearing to come from around the windshield where it meets the hood. This suggests the windshield seal or weatherstripping may not be properly sealing water out. The fix will likely involve inspecting and resealing or replacing the windshield gasket and associated weatherstripping.
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Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your Sienna's engine is leaking oil from the front timing cover. The leak is slow but ongoing, and you're concerned it could worsen over time and potentially cause your engine to break down, especially given your vehicle's relatively low mileage. Fixing this will likely involve removing the timing cover and replacing the gasket or seal that's causing the leak.
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Latches/locks/linkages →1 issue
Your car's electronic door latch has failed and won't operate properly. This could prevent you from opening or closing the sliding doors as intended. The latch mechanism may need to be repaired or replaced to restore normal door operation.
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