Model year
2005 Toyota Sienna
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 1,130 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Sienna (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (178), STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR (165), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (110). NHTSA lists 6 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 363 complaints
- 2001 180 complaints
- 2002 181 complaints
- 2003 105 complaints
- 2004 2,062 complaints
- 2005 1,130 complaints
- 2006 1,017 complaints
- 2007 364 complaints
- 2008 429 complaints
- 2009 207 complaints
- 2010 172 complaints
- 2011 615 complaints
- 2012 247 complaints
- 2013 183 complaints
- 2014 163 complaints
- 2015 233 complaints
- 2016 76 complaints
- 2017 156 complaints
- 2018 72 complaints
- 2019 45 complaints
- 2020 38 complaints
- 2021 45 complaints
- 2022 21 complaints
- 2023 71 complaints
- 2024 69 complaints
- 2025 267 complaints
- 2026 17 complaints
Recalls
17V657000 · Oct 18, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake…
16V396000 · Jun 2, 2016
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010…
14V743000 · Nov 19, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4…
14V273000 · May 22, 2014
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire,…
13V429000 · Sep 26, 2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the…
11V539000 · Nov 9, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005,…
10V160000 · Apr 20, 2010
STRUCTURE
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,…
10V036000 · Feb 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY…
10V035000 · Feb 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE…
09V234000 · Jun 25, 2009
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE…
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
1,130 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 39, fire flag on 8, injury field 71, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA05010 | SEATBELT MALFUNCTION · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS | Jun 13, 2005 | Aug 2, 2005 |
| PE06010 | TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | Feb 27, 2006 | Aug 2, 2006 |
| PE06029 | UNEXPECTED LIFTGATE CLOSING · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS;… | Aug 2, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| EA06020 | UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS;… | Dec 1, 2006 | Jun 25, 2008 |
| EA08024 | STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BINDING · STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING:LINKAGES; STEERING | Oct 28, 2008 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| EQ12010 | Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | Sep 28, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sienna 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Toyota Sienna at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.