Last updated: 2026-10-10

2023 Toyota Sienna
RELIABILITY SCORE: 76/100 (GOOD)

2023 Toyota Sienna Reliability Report

The 2023 Toyota Sienna has good reliability and beats most 2023 minivans, but owners report brakes that briefly let go while slowing.

Recalls

1

Complaints

52

Complaint Rate

9.6per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$554

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,650–$1,700

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity87/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Final year of the fourth generation, rated good and above average for 2023 minivans, with owners reporting brakes that briefly let go and the van lurching forward.

Top Issues to Watch

  • SERVICE BRAKES (17)
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER (6)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Final Year

2023 is the last model year of the Fourth generation (XL40; 2020).

  • Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
  • 1 year after the last refresh (2022).
  • 4th generation Sienna (US).

What this means for buyers

Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.

2021: Fourth generation (XL40; 2020) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2022: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2023: This Model Year

2023 is the last model year of the Fourth generation (XL40; 2020).

Should You Buy the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

Good reliability is the verdict. This year sits above average among 2023 minivans and ranks among the stronger of the nine scored Sienna years. It closes out the fourth generation, and the 2022 and 2024 models rate about the same. Federal crash tests gave it 5 of 5 stars. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $554, against $647 for the class.

The main worry is the brakes. Owners describe them briefly letting go while slowing, then the van lurches forward before they grab again. It happens near stops, in turns and on downhill grades, often several times a week, with no warning light. Dealers often cannot reproduce it. One report puts the start at about 20K miles. Two crash-related complaints say airbags did not deploy, and owners also say the lowered rear screen blocks the mirror view. Federal records show one recall, in the adaptive/mobility equipment area.

On a test drive, try slow stops and a downhill grade. Ask for the recall record and any brake repair history.

Compared to the 2024 Toyota Sienna, which scored 2 points lower. See also the 2022 Toyota Sienna for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +$93 cheaper to maintain than avg minivans
  • +Low major repair risk (15%)
  • +Low recall count

Cons

  • −Above-average complaint rate for Minivan
  • −SERVICE BRAKES: Brakes briefly let go while slowing, and the van lurches or surges forward... (17 complaints)
  • −UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Most serious reports describe the van surging or rolling at parking speed (14 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK
  • 1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK
  • SERVICE BRAKES (17)
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER (14)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

1

recall on record

The 2023 Toyota Sienna carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

9.6

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 3.2

LowAvgHigh
Low

Safety Incidents

7

Crashes

0

Fires

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2023 Toyota Sienna Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2023 Toyota Sienna. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V7590002025-10-31

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2025 Toyota Sienna, and 2022-2026 Honda Odyssey vehicles equipped with wheel chair restraint retractors. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence

An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2025. Owners may contact Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987 or Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2023 Toyota Sienna? Check its history first

Service brakes problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Sienna, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2023 Toyota Sienna NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

HEV Powertrain

Driver: 3/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 14.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (-)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row, 3rd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard/Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row/Roof)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Toyota SiennaRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$554

vs $647 avg for minivans

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.4

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

15%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Sienna
$554
Category Avg
$647
All Vehicles
$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Toyota Sienna Resale Value

The Toyota Sienna is estimated to retain about 59.6% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Toyota Sienna model overall and is not specific to the 2023 model year.

Value Retained
59.6%

after 5 years

Depreciation
40.4%

over the same period

Listings Analyzed
159

U.S. used-car listings

Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Toyota Sienna depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Hybrid

35–36 MPG

Running cost: $2,200–$2,250/yr

Fuel + repair

35–36 city / 36 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.

Hybrid trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
Sienna 2WD 2.5L 4-cylFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)363636$1,650
Sienna AWD 2.5L 4-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)353635$1,700

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Toyota Sienna.

  • Brake gently to full stops in traffic and at the bottom of hills, and feel for the brakes releasing or the van lurching forward.

  • Ask for service records showing any complaints or repairs for brakes lurching or the van surging forward.

  • Lower the rear entertainment screen and check whether the rearview mirror still shows out the back window.

  • Check carpets and the headliner for water stains or dampness, and confirm the airbag warning light turns off after startup.

  • Shut off and restart the van several times after short drives to confirm the 12V battery holds a charge.

  • Confirm the seller hands over two working key fobs.

  • Open, close and lock both power sliding doors several times, and confirm they latch fully and stay shut.

  • Inspect the sunroof glass for chips or cracks, and run the wipers at every speed.

2023 Toyota Sienna Common Problems by Component

52 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

17
14
6
6
SERVICE BRAKES (17)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (14)VISIBILITY/WIPER (6)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6)AIR BAGS (3)VISIBILITY (1)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)STRUCTURE (1)Other (3)

SERVICE BRAKES

17 complaintsSafety-related

Brakes briefly let go while slowing, and the van lurches or surges forward before they grab again. It happens near a stop, in turns, over bumps and on downhill grades. Many drivers say it happens several times a week, with no warning light. Some dealers blame the switch from regenerative to regular braking, but many cannot reproduce it on a test drive. Drivers report near rear-end collisions and rolling past stop signs. One of the 17 complaints involves a crash while parking. One report puts the start at about 20K miles.

17 complaints total1 crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

14 complaintsSafety-related

The most serious reports describe the van surging or rolling at parking speed. All 3 crash-related complaints involve the van hitting a wall, a curb or another car. Other drivers report brief power loss while pulling into traffic, or the van creeping forward while they brake. In two reports, sunroof glass shatters outward at highway speed. With the rear entertainment screen down, the rearview mirror is blocked. Smaller complaints cover tire pressure warnings that come and go, a sliding door that does not fully close, a key fob that loses connection, gauges that are hard to read in daylight, and GPS errors.

14 complaints total3 crashes

VISIBILITY/WIPER

6 complaints

The most common complaint is that the lowered rear entertainment screen blocks the view through the rearview mirror. Drivers say they cannot see traffic or emergency vehicles behind them, and no digital mirror is available as a workaround. Separately, the wipers stop working without warning in snow and rain, then start again on their own later. One report describes the windshield cracking just above the defrost vent with the defrost on high in freezing weather.

6 complaints total
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6 complaints)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 complaintsSafety-related

Lurching under braking shows up here too. One crash-related report describes a low-speed bump into another car, then engine revving and a check engine light. The 12V battery drains until the van will not restart, and one owner fixed this by disabling the rear hatch kick sensor. On vans with mobility modifications, the fuel gauge drops to empty within about twenty miles, and a sliding door opens on its own while the van is parked and locked. Two complaints say the dealer took months to supply a second key fob.

6 complaints total1 crash
AIR BAGS (3 complaints)

AIR BAGS

3 complaintsSafety-related

Airbags fail to deploy in serious collisions, according to 2 crash-related complaints that together list 4 injuries. One describes a side impact that pushed the passenger door inward, yet no frontal, side or curtain airbag deployed. The other describes a crash that totaled the van with no deployment. A third complaint describes water leaking into the cabin soon after delivery and reaching electrical parts of the airbag system. Dealer repair attempts under warranty did not fix it.

3 complaints total2 crashes4 injuries
VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint
2025-09-09

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the sunroof, and the contact discovered that the sunroof had shattered. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint
2025-04-12

The (PCS) Precollision System has been already set to LOW sensitivity, but every once in awhile when pulling in to oncoming traffic the vehicle would think there's still a car and just stalls for a few seconds (nonresponsive to acceleration pedal) leading to a dangerous occurrence where I could be hit by a vehicle because I've basically stopped in an active intersection. My vehicle is clean, so no dirt blocking the sensors, and I also own a 5th gen RAV4 without this issue.

STRUCTURE (1 complaints)

STRUCTURE

1 complaint
2023-09-05

I parked the car in the garage and my child left the passanger side sliding door open. Then, the door malfunctioned because it would not electronically close after being left open more than 80 minutes. I tried to manually close the door, but encountered resistance. Afterwards, I pushed the "power door main switch" and was able to close the door manually. Our safety was at risk because if a dangerous person or aniaml was approaching, there is no intuitive way to quickly close the door. The vehicle DID NOT provide any warning messages about the door malfunction.

SEATS (1 complaints)

SEATS

1 complaint
2023-08-16

The 3rd row seats in the Sienna do not stay stowed as there is no lock. This creates a very dangerous situation when braking. I just got this car a few days ago and already have issues. When I brake or go over bumps, the stowed 3rd row seat pops up a little. That's okay, until you brake. In one instance, I had to brake harder than usual during a traffic incident in front of me, and the 3rd row seats flew forward (up and out of the stowed position) and slammed into the 2nd row seats. It was loud and scary. My child was sitting in the 3rd row (split 3rd row so only one side was stowed) and the seat flying up and forward almost broke her leg as she was sitting with one leg out to the side. We even had items on top of the seat to keep the 3rd row from bouncing and popping up, but that is not a safe solution either. This is an issue reported for recent years on Toyota forums. I called Toyota to report it. I have read the owner's manual to make sure I am stowing the seats correctly. Any animals or children near a stowed 3rd row seat could be seriously injured.

SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint
2023-08-06

In a couple of instances the latch mechanism in 2 different seats became loose during trip. In one ocassion there was an alarm while in the second ocassion we realized when removing the car seat of an infant.

Best & Worst Toyota Sienna Years

Best Toyota Sienna Years to Buy

Top Pick
76
Good

2023

(Current Model)

1Recalls
52Complaints
74
Good

2024

3Recalls
46Complaints
74
Good

2022

1Recalls
1Complaints

Toyota Sienna Years to Avoid

No Toyota Sienna years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 70 and 81 across 9 scored model years.

Toyota Sienna Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Toyota Sienna reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201870/100Good
201971/100Good
202073/100Good
202172/100Good
202274/100Good
202376/100Good
202474/100Good
202572/100Good
202681/100Excellent

Toyota Sienna Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202681/100+9Excellent00
202572/100-2Good5134
202474/100-2Good346
2023(selected)76/100+2Good152
202274/100+2Good11
202172/100-1Good225
202073/100+2Good232
201971/100+1Good741
201870/100—Good766

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Yes, it holds a good reliability standing. It is above average among 2023 minivans and among the stronger of the nine scored Sienna model years. Owners filed 52 complaints, and brake behavior is the biggest concern. Independent repair-cost data shows lower yearly costs than the class average.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Sienna?
Brakes lead the list with 17 complaints. Drivers say they briefly let go while slowing and the van surges forward. Next come electrical issues such as a drained 12V battery, then rear screen and wiper visibility problems, and three airbag complaints, including two where airbags did not deploy in crashes.
Does the 2023 Toyota Sienna have brake problems?
Some owners report them. They say the brakes let go for a moment near stops, in turns, over bumps and on downhills, then grab again. Many see it several times a week with no warning light. Dealers often cannot reproduce it, and some blame the switch from regenerative to regular braking.
Has the 2023 Toyota Sienna been recalled?
Federal records list one recall for this year, in the adaptive/mobility equipment area. The 2024 model has three recalls and the 2022 model has one. Before buying, ask for the vehicle's recall history and confirm any open recall work has been completed.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Sienna cost to repair?
Independent repair-cost data estimates about $554 a year across the model, compared with $647 for its class. That makes it cheaper than a typical minivan to keep running. The figure covers the whole model rather than this year alone, so your own costs may differ.

Don’t buy a 2023 Toyota Sienna without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2023 Toyota Sienna

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Toyota Sienna does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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