34 of the
550 complaints filed about the Toyota Sienna Hybrid
are about the body and structure —
6% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2025.
I am reporting a potential safety issue involving the passenger-side power sliding door on a 2022 Toyota Sienna. On XXX, my [XXX] child was outside the vehicle in a wagon while the passenger-side sliding door was closing. He reached toward the vehicle, and his fingers became trapped near the front edge of the sliding door, closest to the front passenger door. The power door did not stop or reverse after contacting his fingers. It continued closing, clicked shut, and fully latched with his fingers caught in the door. We immediately opened the door and removed his hand. Thankfully, he was not seriously injured, but the incident had the potential to cause a severe hand or finger injury. I am concerned that the obstruction-detection or pinch-protection system did not detect an infant’s fingers in this location. I am submitting this complaint so the incident is documented and can be compared with any similar reports involving Toyota Sienna power sliding doors. Vehicle: 2022 Toyota Sienna VIN: [XXX] Incident date: XXX Incident location: [XXX] Affected component: Passenger-side power sliding door INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11754261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Van doors sensors not functioning correctly. Child was in the way and got pinned between doors. The door didn’t stop when it touched the child, cont to close with the child in the way. Child ended up with a bruise on right thigh. The door had to manually be pulled back off of the child..
NHTSA complaint #11749806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Van doors sensors not functioning correctly. Child was in the way and got pinned between doors. The door didn’t stop when it touched the child, cont to close with the child in the way. Child ended up with a bruise on right thigh. The door had to manually be pulled back off of the child..
NHTSA complaint #11749806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The power liftgate on my 2024 Toyota Sienna consistently fails to complete a full close-and-latch cycle. When activated, the liftgate begins its closing sequence normally but then aborts the cycle during the final stages of latching. The system emits an audible beeping signal and the liftgate reverses direction, reopening approximately one-quarter of the way. This failure occurs repeatedly when the vehicle is stationary with no external obstruction present. Multiple repeated attempts to close the liftgate using standard operation (key fob, interior switch, and exterior switch) result in the same failure pattern. The system does not complete a secure latch. Eventually, the liftgate can only be fully closed manually with physical force, bypassing the powered closing function entirely. This condition occurs intermittently at times but has become frequent and repeatable enough to prevent reliable use of the power liftgate system. No obstructions are present during operation. The local Toyota dealership service department observed this and indicated a lift gate adjustment is required, noting it is a known issue Toyota Customer Care has indicated they have no documented record of a known defect relating to this condition. However, multiple independent owner reports and dealer-level discussions indicate similar behavior may be occurring in other vehicles of the same model line, suggesting a potential systemic issue that may not yet be formally recognized. This malfunction raises potential safety concerns, including but not limited to: failure of the rear liftgate to fully secure and latch, increased risk of the liftgate remaining partially open or unlatched without clear driver awareness, and reliance on manual force to override an electronic safety system designed for automatic secure closure. I request that this complaint be documented for investigation and review to determine whether a defect trend exists in the power liftgate system of the Toyota Sienna platform.
NHTSA complaint #11746650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My rear lift gate was misaligned and gets stuck. The dealer just fixed and wouldn't honor the warranty, but I believe this shoddy build quality could impact the safety of my family in an accident as it didn't appear the hatch was properly secured
NHTSA complaint #11744317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rear windshield shattered between 4/16/2026, 10:04 AM and 4/16/2026, 6:43 PM without reason, no one near it to cause this broken windshield. I have Simplisafe camera that showed no one was near the car. See attached pictures.
NHTSA complaint #11731906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I am filing a complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall for my 2025 Toyota Sienna involving the second-row seat welds. VIN: [XXX] NHTSA Recall ID: 25V668 Recall Date: October 7, 2025 Manufacturer/Dealer Recall Reference: 25TB12 This recall involves the structural integrity of the second-row seat welds. A failure of these welds could increase the risk of injury to occupants in the event of a crash or sudden stop. As of today, more than six months after the recall was issued, no remedy has been made available. I have not been provided with a repair, a timeline for when a fix will be available, or an adequate interim solution. On February 25, 2026, I brought my vehicle to the dealership, and it was placed out of service due to this recall. I was provided with a smaller loaner vehicle, which is not comparable to my Toyota Sienna and does not meet my transportation needs. This situation has left me without use of my vehicle for an extended period of time while also dealing with a known safety defect. I request that NHTSA review whether the delay in providing a remedy is reasonable and compliant with federal safety requirements, and whether additional action is necessary to protect vehicle occupants. All relevant vehicle details are included in this complaint. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11731882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The passenger door has now twice started to close on its own without a button being pushed and when I've been standing there buckling a kid in. It does not stop when it encounters an object (me, a human) and kept trying to get me stuck into the door. I tried pushing back but it kept moving and eventually I had to back out of the way. If this had been a child, they would have had a broken limb or worse.
NHTSA complaint #11724614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The passenger door has now twice started to close on its own without a button being pushed and when I've been standing there buckling a kid in. It does not stop when it encounters an object (me, a human) and kept trying to get me stuck into the door. I tried pushing back but it kept moving and eventually I had to back out of the way. If this had been a child, they would have had a broken limb or worse.
NHTSA complaint #11724614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My 2025 Toyota Sienna XLE (VIN: [XXX]) is subject to Safety Recall 25V668 related to defective second-row seat rail welds. The recall states that the seat structure may fail during certain high-speed collisions, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. As a result of this safety recall, my vehicle was suspended from passenger rental service on October 6, 2025 and has remained unusable for its intended purpose since that date. Toyota has confirmed that the recall status is “Remedy Not Available,” meaning no repair solution currently exists for this safety defect. The vehicle therefore cannot be safely used for passenger transport and continues to cause significant financial loss while loan payments remain due. I am filing this complaint because the vehicle has been unusable for an extended period of time due to a safety defect with no available remedy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11722743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that her husband pressed the automatic liftgate button to close, unaware that their child was near the trunk. The contact's son's left hand became trapped beneath the liftgate, and her husband had to yank the liftgate open to free the child's hand. The child received medical attention for bruising on his left hand. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11721987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
vehicle has had an active recall since october of 2025. I was told by the dealership the recall made it unsafe to have people occupy the passenger seat as was confirmed by Toyota. I then asked to get a loaner car until the recall was remedied. That was denied. I am now asking for the lease to be terminated early due to me making payments on a vehicle that doesnt allow my children to be safe.
NHTSA complaint #11719901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
We purchased a 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition in July 2025. On October 7, 2025 we were notified that vehicle is subject to a safety recall [NHSTA Recall No. 25V-668, Toyota Recall No. 25TA12 (Interim Notice 25TB12)] due to improperly welded seat rails. The recall states: "The subject vehicles contain second-row seats that are mounted on seat rails that may have been improperly welded. If these seats are occupied during certain high-speed collisions, the seat may lose structural integrity, increasing the risk of injury. All known owners of the subject vehicles will be notified to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. For all involved vehicles, the dealer will replace the second-row seat rails with rails that have proper welding, free of charge. For all involved vehicles, Toyota will notify customers by early December 2025." Following the recall notice, we returned our Toyota Sienna to the dealer due to the safety risk of putting our children (or any passenger) in the second row seats and we are currently driving a rental car. Toyota has not yet indicated a solution for this recall and has not provided a remedy as originally stated by December 2026. Given that it is now February 20, 2026 and our vehicle has been out of service for it's intended purpose for over 120 days without a remedy, we would like to officially log a complaint with the NHSTA.
NHTSA complaint #11719349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toyota issued a recall due to suspected second row seat welds failing in a crash in October 7, 2025 and has not offered a remedy. The suggestion of not having anyone sit in the second row for over four months now is absurd and warrants investigation. The customers who purchase vans do so due to needing the space to occupy 5+ passengers and are not able to have all passengers sit in the third row putting passengers at risk daily without a solution. This is complete negligence by the company.
NHTSA complaint #11718192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Over time, the trunk became increasingly difficult to open, progressing from what appeared to be a hands-free sensor issue to requiring a little manual force to open. It can be inspected upon request. The vehicle is not even one year since purchase and has around 8000 miles driven. The dealership has reproduced the issues and states it is an alignment issue between the trunk and the car's body but is unwilling to provide any remedy. They state that there appears to be improper latching of the trunk. There is concern that the trunk could open if the latch continues to wear down to the point of failure from misalignment. There has been no preceding accident or damage that would explain the misalignment.
NHTSA complaint #11716048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While turning right at approximately 5–10 mph, the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side. The impact caused moderate intrusion of the passenger door, severe damage to the front-right corner of the vehicle, and damage to the dashboard. Despite the structural damage and intrusion into the occupant compartment, none of the airbags deployed, including driver frontal, passenger frontal, side torso, or curtain airbags. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts, which activated normally. The driver sustained a right-side rib fracture caused by seatbelt force, required ambulance transport to the emergency room, and continues to experience ongoing symptoms. A child passenger seated in the front passenger seat struck her head against the window, resulting in a brain concussion with symptoms including headache and dizziness, requiring emergency medical evaluation. No airbag warning lights were present before or after the crash. The vehicle is preserved in post-crash condition and is available for inspection. This appears to be an airbag system failure / crashworthiness defect that resulted in enhanced injuries due to airbag non-deployment.
NHTSA complaint #11709442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was not properly aligned with the rear door frame. The contact stated that there was a gap of approximately ¼-inch between the top of the liftgate on the passenger side and the door frame when the tailgate was closed. The gap on the driver's side of the liftgate was not as pronounced as the gap on the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the liftgate appeared unbalanced. The contact stated that the liftgate was making abnormal creaking sounds while being raised or lowered. The contact stated that the latch where the liftgate locked to secure the liftgate showed scratches. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where some minor adjustments were performed on the latch. The contact stated that the liftgate failure was not addressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
NHTSA complaint #11709417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was not properly aligned with the rear door frame. The contact stated that there was a gap of approximately ¼-inch between the top of the liftgate on the passenger side and the door frame when the tailgate was closed. The gap on the driver's side of the liftgate was not as pronounced as the gap on the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the liftgate appeared unbalanced. The contact stated that the liftgate was making abnormal creaking sounds while being raised or lowered. The contact stated that the latch where the liftgate locked to secure the liftgate showed scratches. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where some minor adjustments were performed on the latch. The contact stated that the liftgate failure was not addressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
NHTSA complaint #11709417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.