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2013 Toyota Sienna Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body — runs 3.8× the fleet median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
182Complaints
6Recalls
7Crashes
1Fires
9Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body (22.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Structure:body complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body41 · 22.5%RecalledRecall 16V858000
Air Bags22 · 12.1%RecalledRecall 19V005000 · Recall 19V741000 · Recall 18V024000 · Recall 13V014000
Electrical System18 · 9.9%No official action
Power Train14 · 7.7%No official action
Service Brakes12 · 6.6%RecalledRecall 19V553000
Steering11 · 6%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY41 · 22.5%
Unspecified / other32 · 17.6%
AIR BAGS22 · 12.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 9.9%
POWER TRAIN14 · 7.7%
SERVICE BRAKES12 · 6.6%
STEERING11 · 6%
WHEELS7 · 3.8%
ENGINE7 · 3.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 182 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V005000 · 2019 · reported 01/09/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V741000 · 2019 · reported 10/17/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 19V553000 · 2019 · reported 07/25/2019

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:door

NHTSA campaign 16V858000 · 2016 · reported 11/29/2016

If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V024000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · 2013 · reported 01/16/2013

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHILE PULLING ON THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE HANDLE BROKE OFF.”NHTSA complaint 11181764 — filed 02/22/2019 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“FUEL FILLER DOOR UPPER HINGE IS BROKEN. THIS PREVENTS THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SLIDING SIDE DOOR FROM OPENING THUS CAUSING ENTRAPMENT FOR PASSENGERS IN THE REAR…”NHTSA complaint 11120130 — filed 08/15/2018 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT HAD THE SLIDING DOORS REPLACED, BUT THE HINGES ON THE INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING…”NHTSA complaint 11079144 — filed 03/14/2018 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Sienna?

Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 41 of 182 NHTSA complaints (22.5%), followed by unspecified/other issues (32), air bags (22), electrical system (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have?

182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V005000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Toyota Sienna's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.