Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Toyota Sienna

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 238 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V160000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2010-04-20
Owners notified
2010-10-12

Defect description

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, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.

Safety risk

THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V072000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
545
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-05
Owners notified
2001-04-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door1743,000 mi
Electrical system1656,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1644,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1567,235 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1082,000 mi
Structure: body9101,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling755,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic751,000 mi
Structure760,000 mi
Tires745,000 mi
Air bags690,000 mi
Seat belts587,000 mi
Steering545,000 mi
Unknown or other560,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline425,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor422,420 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls4—
Child seat330,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline360,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock369,490 mi
Power train: automatic transmission344,280 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Service brakes3230,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt350 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Engine275 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap225,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices235,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum211,341 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings219,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist24,000 mi
Visibility240,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly265,300 mi
Wheels2108,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition160,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring139,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system154,525 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys17,552 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system136,000 mi
Equipment1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings162,602 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail139,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other139,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging146,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1154,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch154,000 mi
Parking brake1107,426 mi
Power train1131,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift133,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor177,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1115,699 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components119,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings172,000 mi
Steering: column112,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid17,552 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting134,600 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1120,000 mi
Suspension14,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1258,000 mi
Tires: valve1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control136,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: rim139,100 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.