KnownCarProblems2015 Toyota Sienna Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Sienna, most often about the body and structure (26% of complaints, typically around 23,500 miles). It is 9th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2015 Toyota Sienna problems
Body and structure
61 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 23,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Recall issued for power side doors opening on their own while driving. Was corrected, but is happening again. Dealer informed US that we would have to pay to get the opening corrected. Is Toyota or the consumer responsible for payment for the second, third or fourth repair?
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the sliding doors were constantly opening independently. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mike wood Toyota of uniontown 1 mary jane wood drive, uniontown, pa 15401) where it was diagnosed that the door motor failed and…
Electrical
44 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the power sliding door was opened. The contact stated that the door had to be closed manually. The contact was unable to use the automatic closing door system. The contact mentioned that the issue occurred on several…
Navigation system / screen restarts intermittently while driving under normal operating conditions. No buttons on steering wheel or on navigation system are operational during this period.
Other or unspecified
44 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles.
We purchased the Sienna new off the lot in 2015, and have had to replace the windshield 5 times due to cracks, and it's already cracked again. Sometimes it cracked due to pebbles or rocks hitting it, but other times it just cracked spontaneously. Once it cracked out of nowhere, and another time it was when we sprayed…
Stopped at a red light when we heard an explosion, continued to drive when we became aware of noise and what appeared to be rushing wind . After checking all doors and windows and finding they were closed I just happened to slide open the cover leading to the sun roof and saw the exploded window and glass fragments.
Brakes
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. While driving at an unknown speed and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond as it traveled to the floorboard. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger corner panel of the contact's vehicle. The contact and a passenger in the…
The vehicle was stationary and one day ABS malfunction light came on due to faulty harness on a 3 year old 35,000 mile vehicle. This reduces the ability of the vehicle to stop normally as it should this also disables the traction control on the vehicle. I was driving in rain without any traction control and it was…
Wheels and tires
17 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Bought vehicle new, live in florida with no potholes, etc. The van is extremely hard on tires, first set of michelin primacy mxv4 tires lasted to 26,500 and were shot. Replacement michelin premier ltx tires are shot in 20,000 miles. Both of these michelin tires were supposed to last 60,000 miles each. Never any damage…
I have a brand new Toyota Sienna and the tires seem to start showing sign of wearing off in 6 months, as if it has alignment issues or something. The car does not pull to one side or anything. The dealership told me that it could be the tire pressure that needs to be kept up and they said that the tire pressure…
Engine
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Sienna. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The contact stated that smoke came from the engine compartment and flames emerged directly afterward. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact's two children received medical…
When the car is at idle speed, such as waiting for traffic to clear for a left turn, the car will just die without warning. It will usually restart right away, but this has nearly caused a collision. The dealership in bellevue, wa says that's a normal thing if the car isn't properly maintained. I have brought the car…
Transmission
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
When ambient temp is below freezing and vehicle is cold the engine revs up from below 1000 RPM to nearly 1500 RPM when coming to a stop and the vehicle wants to lurch forward. I must be on the brake to prevent lurching forward. It revs up as the transmission is downshifting. Dealer says it is normal. This is nonsense.
My Sienna van sometimes responds very late to acceleration. This becomes a problem on highways specifically during the merging. Acceleration paddle has to be pressed very hard, for first few seconds there is no response from engine then latter it suddenly accelerates. This makes you miss judge the time required to…
Steering
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.
I have a brand new Toyota Sienna and the tires seem to start showing sign of wearing off in 6 months, as if it has alignment issues or something. The car does not pull to one side or anything. The dealership told me that it could be the tire pressure that needs to be kept up and they said that the tire pressure…
2015 Toyota Sienna xle 44,802 miles. Hear clunk noise when turning the steering wheel during low speed or stationary. Took it to the dealer and they found excessive clearance between intermediate shaft and rack and pinion mating teeth causing the noise. They recommend to replace the intermediate shaft and quote me…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Toyota Sienna recalls
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: door
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: side/window
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2015 Toyota Sienna
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (61 complaints, typically around 23,500 miles); electrical (44 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles); other or unspecified (44 complaints, typically around 29,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 25, 2019 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Toyota Sienna?
- It is 9th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints, with 233 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.