KnownCarProblems2017 Toyota Sienna Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Sienna, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). It is 16th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2017 Toyota Sienna problems
Transmission
37 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before shifting hard into gear. The contact stated that after the failure, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH with her four children in the rear seats, the vehicle started jerking and decelerated independently. Additionally, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving; however, the…
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
Since we bought the vehicle there has been a shaking and bang noise from the third set row and passager seat in second row and glove box. The arlington va dealer fixed it nine months later but the noise and shaking returned yesterday at the dealer in bowie maryland the told US it was a normal characteristics issue…
Vehicle was turned off and in "park". Vehicle apparently slipped out of "park" on its own and began rolling out of garage, down an inclined driveway, across an alley, and into a neighboring fence.
Electrical
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: software.
2017 l model Toyota Sienna mini van / just purchased as a certified Toyota pre-owned unit with less than 13,000 original miles, I am the second owner. I cannot reliably see the speedometer display in daylight, no display back lights in day light, unless headlights or parking lights are on, very poor visibly of…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. While driving 35 MPH, the rpms revved independently and the transmission seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to sheehy Toyota of fredericksburg (3507 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that a software failure caused the…
Fuel system
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Toyota of…
Top hinge on fuel cover door broken after 52k miles. From searching online, it seems to be a reported issue with the Sienna due to required pressure to close the fuel cover door.
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
I am having to replace all the tires, with only 19,903 miles on my AWD 2017 minivan. At my 10,000 mile toyotacare check, they didn't rotate the tires because they said no rotation needed due to less tread on back tires, so already noticing uneven wear. At 15000, they only rotated one side. Now at 20,000 they tell me…
2017 Sienna - 16886 miles. Firestone tires started wearing thin at 16,462 miles. Was told Toyota does not handle that. Called firestone and was told to go to corporate store. Was told at firestone store tires were at 5/32 and nothing they could do because tires were not at 4/32. Concerned because family car, tires…
Engine
15 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
Husband lost control of the car driving 75 miled per hour on highway. "AWD brake override. Contact dealership" came on a gauge. Pulled off side of I-95 and car shook and came to a complete hault after making a loud grinding noise. We immediatley noticed fire coming from under the hood on driver side. Evacuated, called…
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 65 miles per hour. My 'check all wheel drive system' warning alarm came on shortly followed by the: check engine, battery alarm, collision breaking system, etc. I'm certain there were more alerts going off; however I was trying to steer a car, that had lost power off…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. During extremely cold weather with a wind chill of approximately minus 53 degrees, the vehicle's hood was ajar to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact stated that the hood was bent and failed to close properly. The vehicle was taken to rudy luther Toyota (8805 wayzata blvd, golden…
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 65 miles per hour. My 'check all wheel drive system' warning alarm came on shortly followed by the: check engine, battery alarm, collision breaking system, etc. I'm certain there were more alerts going off; however I was trying to steer a car, that had lost power off…
Brakes
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the brake pedal was rigid. The contact stated the failure reoccurred while driving. The brake warning…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Toyota Sienna recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with q'straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 5, 2026. Owners may contact rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Full defect summary
Rollx vans (rollx) is recalling certain gmc yukon, sierra, chevrolet express 2500, ford transit, e-250, toyota sienna, sienna hybrid, honda odyssey, chrysler town and country, voyager, pacifica, dodge grand caravan, and ram promaster vehicles equipped with qrt-deluxe and qrt-max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting january 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late march 2021. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20ta02. Lexus' number for this recall is
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Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4runner, 2019-2020 avalon, 2019 corolla hatchback, 2017-2019 highlander, 2018-2020 camry, 2020 corolla, 2018-2019 land cruiser, 2017-2020 tacoma, 2019-2020 rav4, 2019-2020 sequoia, 2017-2020 sienna, 2019-2020 tundra, 2018-2020 lexus es350, 2017 lexus gs200t, 2017-2019 lexus gs350, 2019 lexus gs300, 2018-2020 lexus lc500h, 2019-2020 lexus ls500, 2018-2019 lexus gx460, 2017 lexus is200t, 2019 lexus is300, 2019 lexus is350, 2018-2020 lexus lc500, 2018 lexus ls500, 2019 lexus ls500h, 2018-2019 lexus lx570, 2017 lexus rc200t, 2019 lexus rc300, rc350, 2017 and 2019-2020 lexus rx350, 2018-2020 rx350l, 2019 lexus ux200, 2018-2019 lexus nx300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began may 4, 2020. 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 20tb02 and 20ta02 for toyota vehicles and 20lb01 and 20la01 for lexus vehicles.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4runner, highlander, camry, land cruiser, sequoia, sienna, tacoma and tundra, and lexus rc 300, rc 350, gs 350, gx 460, is 300, lc 500, ls 500, lx 570, rx 350l, and 2019 toyota avalon and corolla, and certain lexus nx 300, and es 350 vehicles on january 13, 2020. On march 4, 2020, toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 toyota 4runner and land cruiser, 2018 avalon, corolla, 2014 fj cruiser, 2017 sienna and lexus 2018 es 350, 2018-2019 gs 300, 2013-2014 gs350, 2014-2015 gx 460, is 350 and lx 570, 2014 is f, 2018-2019 is 350, lc 500h and ls 500h, 2013-2015 ls 460, 2015 nx 200t and rc350, 2017 rc 200t and rx 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 toyota 4runner and land cruiser and 2018-2019 lexus gx 460 and lx 570 and 2019 nx300 from inclusion in this recall. On march 19, 2020, toyota expanded the
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.
Steering
Risk: If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began july 25, 2019. Owners may contact braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Full defect summary
Braun corporation (braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 toyota sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began august 23, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Set's number for this recall is set19a.
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Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2017-2019 toyota camry, corolla, rav4, sienna, and yaris ia vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
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.
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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.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2018. 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 j0k/jld.
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Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018 toyota camry and highlander vehicles, 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles and 2017 lexus rx350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on january 23, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are h0z for toyota vehicles, and hlf for lexus vehicles.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 toyota 4runner and tundra, 2018 toyota highlander, rav4 and lexus gx460 and 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf states will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 15, 2017. Owners may contact gulf states customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17r2.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota, inc. (gulf states) is recalling certain 2017 4runner , 86, avalon, camry, camry hybrid, corolla, corolla im, highlander, highlander hybrid, prius, prius c, rav4, rav4 hybrid, sienna and yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the tire pressure label.
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 2017 Toyota Sienna
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Sienna?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (37 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); other or unspecified (26 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Sienna have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 17, 2025 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Toyota Sienna?
- It is 16th of 21 Sienna model years by number of complaints, with 155 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.