2021 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID has 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2021 toyota sienna hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) 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. the. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
41
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
12 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) 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. The
- • The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amou
- • The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of
“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) 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. The”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
5 complaints- • THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
- • 2021 SIENNA XLE WITH PLUS PACKAGE AND REAR ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE. WHEN REAR SCREEN DOWN (IN USE) THE ENTERTAINMENT SCREEN BLOCK THE WHOLE REAR MIRROR. WE UNABLE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN BEHIND. TOYOTA SHOULD INSTALL DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IF CAR COME WITH RES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN WE EITHER WAT
- • I FOUND A BIG DESIGN FLAW IN OUR NEW MINIVAN. WHEN MY KIDS ARE USING THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, THE SCREEN BLOCK THE DRIVER REAR MIRROR LINE OF SIGHT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING AROUND IF I CAN'T HAVE BACK AND FORTH VISIBILITY FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA DIDN'T MAKE THE
“THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
4 complaints- • THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
- • The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was a three-second delay before the brakes would respond. Additionally, the brake pedal was difficult to depress, creating an extended stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the local d
- • The car jerks when coming to a stop. Like when the regenerative system is disengaged it jerks. For the Adaptive cruise control the car will accelerate instead of braking when another car merges in front of you.
“THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCAS
- • The contact owned a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The vehicle was parked in the driveway when an explosion occurred; the vehicle burned down. The contact was inside the residence when a loud noise was heard, and the house "rocked." The contact ran to the front of the house to investigate and noticed th
- • We were stopped at a stoplight. As soon as we stepped on the gas pedal, there was a loud clunk sound and plastic parts started flying out from under the car. We immediately pulled over. Oil was spilling out everywhere. The transmission oil pump was laying on the inside of the engine compartment. We
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCAS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
3 complaints- • HEADLINER CUT TOO LARGE, DOESN'T HOLD REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS, CLIMATE CONTROLS FALL OUT AND HIT REAR PASSENGERS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED.
- • The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that after pressing the rear lift gate button, the rear liftgate door failed to open, trapping the dog inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear liftgate door was later manually forced open by two good Samaritans and the dog
- • The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal splashing sound inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was water coming from underneath the doors. The vehicle was not d
“HEADLINER CUT TOO LARGE, DOESN'T HOLD REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS, CLIMATE CONTROLS FALL OUT AND HIT REAR PASSENGERS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 41 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) 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. The
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONDITION POOR VISABILITY TO OPERATOR ( REAR WINDOW) WHEN BRAKE IS ACTIVATED IN LOW OR DARK LIGHTING CONDITION(S) THERE IS REFLECTION OFF GLASS AND REAR DEFROST ELEMENT(S) WHICH CAUSE LIMITED REAR VISABILITY OUT OF REAR WINDOW GLASS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Toyota SIENNA HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 41
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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