Is the 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID reliable?

The 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID has 79 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID?

Top problems: OTHER (16 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (15 complaints, avg repair $500); SPEED CONTROL (7 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID is approximately $1,737/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID has 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 74. The most common issue is other problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: excessive heat coming from all vents and under steering wheel after long time driving. i am very concerned that the vehicle may be caught on fire and then cause injuries or casualties.. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

5 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

16 complaints

20%

• Excessive heat coming from all vents and under steering wheel after long time driving. I am very concerned that the vehicle may be caught on fire and then cause injuries or casualties.
• I was at a complete stop. There were no obstacles around me or oncoming. When I pressed the accelerator nothing happened for a full 3 seconds, until my vehicle jolted forward at an excessive speed. Brakes were not working.
• Sunroof exploded out of nowhere. Extremely loud. Sounded like a gunshot.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Excessive heat coming from all vents and under steering wheel after long time driving. I am very concerned that the vehicle may be caught on fire and then cause injuries or casualties.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (2)

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER13/02/2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,737

Full coverage / month

$145

Liability only / year

$574

vs US avg

+4%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.15x

= Full coverage estimate$1737

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota SIENNA HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 79 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: Excessive heat coming from all vents and under steering wheel after long time driving. I am very concerned that the vehicle may be caught on fire and then cause injuries or casualties.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I was at a complete stop. There were no obstacles around me or oncoming. When I pressed the accelerator nothing happened for a full 3 seconds, until my vehicle jolted forward at an excessive speed. Brakes were not working.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: Vehicle was driving on a slow traffic local street at roughly 10MPH. Spacing between car in front of me was around 30 ft. I was gliding towards front and ready to brake. Suddenly the vehicle start to accelerate hard by itself without driver’s operation. I tried to engage brake / gas pedal and was no
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I was at a complete stop. There were no obstacles around me or oncoming. When I pressed the accelerator nothing happened for a full 3 seconds, until my vehicle jolted forward at an excessive speed. Brakes were not working.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)