KnownCarProblems2010 Toyota Sienna Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota Sienna, most often about the body and structure (33% of complaints, typically around 70,500 miles). It is 14th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2010 Toyota Sienna problems
Body and structure
57 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The power liftgate opens then closes automatically. As it closes it does not retract upon like pressure and can cause injury by closing in on the person accessing the trunk. This occurs when the temperature drops below 40f. My wife was hit by the closing lift gate and hurt her arm.
The passenger side automatic sliding door failed to open, and the passenger was not able to open the door manually. A cable that operates the door had broken, and jammed the door. This could have been a very dangerous situation had the passenger had to exit the vehicle in an emergency. We had to take the van to a…
Other or unspecified
25 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles.
Cables for both automatic sliding doors snapped. The doors are both completely unusable, as they will not open at all. As my 8 year old was trying to get out of the vehicle, the door stopped working and would no longer work. The drivers' side door cable snapped last week, and the right one, today.
June 2007 took our Sienna to dealer for warranty repair. The passenger door was making a popping noise and would not stay open when parked facing downhill. Dealer cleaned the latch mechanism and the door worked for a month. We returned to the dealer for additional warranty repair in sept. 2007. They again cleaned…
Electrical
20 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles.
Passenger power sliding door was closing when door cable along rear side window snapped. Door will no longer open or close, even in manual mode. This is a safety hazard not allowing passengers to egress in an emergency. A door malfunction should fail in a safe mode allowing the door to be opened and/or closed when a…
Passenger power sliding door stopped working. The dealer informed the consumer, the issue was with the cable assembly. The consumer further found out, the part was recalled on previous models. With the cable assembly broken, the door would un-latch, but could not be motorized to open.
Speed control
19 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
Uncontrolled acceleration where depressing the brake pedal was "soft" and did not have any effect in stopping the vehicle. I was pulling into my garage and as I neared the point where I wanted to stop, I pressed on the brake pedal. This had no effect and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle proceeded…
When I come to park the van in to the garage van accelerated it self without I put leg on the acceleration and try to applied the break and it did not stop. The van went fast and hit the garage door and broke the wall. Van bumper got damaged too. It never happened before to me. It was sudden acceleration of the van.
Transmission
17 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Stopped at red light. When I proceeded to drive, I started to hear loud, clanging/thudding noises coming from engine, then I heard one large thud. The transmission gears had seized (completely locked up), causing such tension/friction that it caused transmission cover to explode. Parts were falling out of transmission…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while slowing down, a loud booming noise occurred and the vehicle suddenly loss automotive power and came to a rolling stop. Upon inspection, part of the transmission was detached and on the ground nearby. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…
Doors and locks
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
We have a 2010 Toyota Sienna xle. The problem is with the automatic doors and key fob and back hatch door. The key will unlock and immediately relock all the doors. If you touch the buttons to activate sliding doors they work off and on. The big problem though is the back door - the trunk. It opens and then as you are…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact was driving approximately 5-10 MPH when he attempted to switch off the interior lights and instead, haphazardly engaged the automatic door switch, causing the side sliding doors to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the design…
Steering
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel lost power…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Sienna. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn and air bag, along with other steering wheel functions, were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact stated…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: temporary/emergency spare tire.
2010 Sienna spare tire recall: my spare tire completely fell off my car when I was driving - not sure if it caused an accident or death behind my car. Took vehicle to the dealer and they applied the recall for the spare tire carrier, but they gave me my vehicle back without a spare tire. I have been driving for 2…
I purchased my minivan with 70,000 miles on it and new tires. By the time I rotated the first time, the front tire on the inside was starting to wear down faster than normal. I had the tires rotated immediately and then checked the suspension and alignment. The mechanic said that the alignment is ok. Over the next…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Toyota Sienna recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the shift lever can be moved from the "park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0v. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13v-429 are not affected by this recall.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 toyota sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota sent owners in august 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began july 7, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Note: 2004-2010 siennas subject to this recall were sub
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Seats
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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. The safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
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 hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Toyota Sienna
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (57 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles); other or unspecified (25 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 87,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 18, 2017 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Toyota Sienna?
- It is 14th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints, with 172 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.