Last updated: 2026-03-04

2025 Toyota Sienna Reliability Score & Common Problems
The 2025 Toyota Sienna scores 72/100 ("Good"). With 5 recalls and 134 owner complaints, reliability is acceptable but not class-leading.
Recalls
5
Complaints
134
Complaint Rate
13.2
per 10k sold
Below avgEst. Annual Cost
$554
Below avgMajor Repair Risk
15%
NHTSA Rating
5/5
Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
Acceptable reliability — worth considering with a pre-purchase inspection.
Top Issues
5 recalls on record
Should You Buy the 2025 Toyota Sienna?
The 2025 Toyota Sienna scores 72/100 ("Good"), placing it in acceptable but not class-leading territory.
With 134 owner complaints, some reported issues may need attention, but we don't yet see evidence of a single dominant failure mode.
A pre-purchase inspection is recommended for used examples, with particular attention to seats and seats (92). An extended warranty may provide additional peace of mind.
Compared to the 2026 Toyota Sienna. See also the 2024 Toyota Sienna for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- Acceptable reliability score
- $93 cheaper to maintain than avg minivans
- Low major repair risk (15%)
- Below-average complaint rate for Minivan
Cons
- Moderate recall count
- SEATS: Improper welds that have led to a safety recall (92 complaints)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Safety recalls and water leaks (11 complaints)
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Common Problem Categories
Safety
- 5 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
- SEATS (92)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11)
- STRUCTURE (9)
- VISIBILITY (9)
- VISIBILITY/WIPER (5)
- SEAT BELTS (2)
- AIR BAGS (1)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)
- SERVICE BRAKES (1)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)
- STEERING (1)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1)
Recall Overview
5
recalls on record
The 2025 Toyota Sienna has 5 recalls on record. This is a moderate number. Each recall represents a safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
13.2
per 10k soldSegment avg: 11.4
Safety Incidents
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2025 Toyota Sienna Recall Details
5 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Toyota Sienna. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2025 Toyota Sienna NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
HEV Powertrain
Rollover risk: 12.7%
Safety Technologies
Toyota Sienna Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based 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
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
When Buying a Used 2025 Toyota Sienna
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing, based on the most common reported issues.
- Check second-row seat welds for recall status and remedy availability
- Inspect rear liftgate for alignment and ease of opening
- Test driver side mirror for vibration at various speeds
- Ensure seat belts in the second row retract and clip properly
- Verify rear backup camera visibility after rainfall
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2025 Toyota Sienna Common Problems by Component
134 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
SEATS
92 complaintsOwners report issues with the 2025 Toyota Sienna's second-row seats, particularly related to improper welds that have led to a safety recall. Complaints frequently mention that parts for the recall repair are unavailable, with some vehicles being out of service for over 60 days. Symptoms described include loose seating, abnormal vibrations, and rattling noises, with some owners noting these issues as early as 200 to 6,542 miles. Safety implications include concerns about the seats being unsafe in high-speed collisions, potentially leading to ejection. Buyers should be aware that the recall remedy is pending, and the vehicle may be unsuitable for families needing full seating capacity.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 complaintsOwners report several issues with the 2025 Toyota Sienna, primarily related to safety recalls and water leaks. Multiple complaints highlight unresolved safety recalls that restrict the use of second-row seating, affecting families who rely on these seats for child passengers. Water leaks through the moonroof and sunroof are frequently mentioned, with some owners noting persistent leakage even after attempted repairs. Additionally, there are reports of sliding door noise due to roller issues and a sunroof that unexpectedly exploded while driving. Safety implications are noted in the form of restricted seating use and potential electrical hazards from leaks, though no crashes or injuries are reported. These issues appear soon after purchase, with no specific mileage range mentioned.
STRUCTURE
9 complaintsOwners of the 2025 Toyota Sienna frequently report issues with the second row seat welds, which are part of an open recall due to potential failure in crashes, rendering the seats unsafe for use. Complaints consistently mention that Toyota has not provided a remedy, leaving the vehicle's primary function as a family transporter compromised for extended periods. Additionally, multiple owners describe problems with the rear liftgate, including misalignment and difficulty in opening, with some suggesting it may stem from improper alignment or design flaws. These issues are reported at relatively low mileages, typically around 8,000 to 11,000 miles. Safety implications are significant, particularly with the second row seat welds, as they could result in serious injury if not addressed.
VISIBILITY (9 complaints)
VISIBILITY
9 complaintsOwners report a recurring issue with the driver side mirror on the 2025 Toyota Sienna, where the mirror vibrates or shakes, leading to distorted and blurred visibility. Complaints frequently mention that this problem occurs right from the first day of ownership, often at low speeds and worsening at highway speeds. The vibration can make it challenging to judge distances and affects the driver's awareness of surroundings, with some owners experiencing symptoms like nausea and vertigo. Despite attempts to resolve the issue through dealership visits and mirror replacements, owners indicate the problem persists, suggesting a potential manufacturing characteristic. While no crashes are reported, the visibility distortion poses a safety concern, especially when changing lanes or driving at night.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (5 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaintsOwners of the 2025 Toyota Sienna frequently report issues with the visibility components, particularly concerning the driver's side exterior mirror and rear backup camera. Multiple complaints describe the driver's side mirror vibrating or shaking, especially noticeable at highway speeds and over bumpy roads, causing distortion and distraction. Some owners indicate this issue is present from the time of purchase, and dealers have acknowledged the problem but cite no available fix. Additionally, one owner mentions the rear backup camera becoming obscured by water after rainfall, affecting visibility when reversing. These issues, particularly the mirror vibration, could potentially impact safe driving by impairing the driver's ability to accurately assess surrounding traffic.
SEAT BELTS (2 complaints)
SEAT BELTS
2 complaintsOwners of the 2025 Toyota Sienna report issues with the seat belts in the second row, particularly on the passenger side. Complaints frequently mention that the seat belts either become stuck and fail to retract or do not clip properly, rendering the seat unusable. These issues are noted in vehicles with low mileage, around 1,300 miles, and within weeks of purchase. The inability to secure passengers safely poses a safety concern, as it prevents the use of the seat and triggers seat belt sensors. Buyers should be aware of these potential seat belt malfunctions when considering this model.
AIR BAGS (1 complaints)
AIR BAGS
1 complaintSafety-relatedWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Airbags did not deploy How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Me, my wife & 4 small children were in the vehicle when it was struck - and none of the airbags deployed. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaintOn [XXX], I purchased a new Toyota Sienna 2025 from Toyota Pasadena. The car has had frequent “check rear seat” and “check 3rd row seat” alerts everyday I drive. I have contacted Toyota Motors a few times since May, 2025, and visited Toyota Pasadena countless times to solve this error since April, 2025. After their “alarm specialist” checked my vehicle, they started to intentionally ignore my repair request. It seems Toyota knows the problem but couldn’t fix it in an easy and cheap way. Toyota Pasadena always insisted on me seeing their alarm specialist OFF THE RECORD, rather than accepting my vehicle for repair, so they can avoid Lemon Law punishment. When I contacted Toyota Motor a few times, they always pushed me back to Toyota Pasadena and ignored my request to have other dealers’ or the engineers fix my Sienna. I have been trapped in this endless fraud loop wasting time for a year. I have a [XXX] daughter. With this error not being fixed, I can’t risk putting my daughter and her seat on the rear seat. I was forced to buy another SUV, which created significant financial stress along with the stress of being pushed away between Toyota Motor and Toyota Pasadena over and over again. The bottomline is I need to make sure the rear seat is safe because my family’s lives are on the line. They shouldn’t intentionally hide the safety issue and forced me to accept the risk. It’s a new car in the original condition that Toyota Pasadena handed me. Everything on this vehicle was installed by Toyota Motor and Toyota Pasadena before it was handed to me. I already requested that if it's alarm bugs they cannot fix, they can remove the faulty alarm with a refund. I only want a safe vehicle. But they rejected me. The vehicle still makes random alarms and shows the “check rear seat” today and everyday. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaintWhen i am driving from high speed and trying to use my brakes, the whole rear car will start shaking around 48/45 miles per hour , I can hear our car seat from our baby how it makes vibrating noises and i can see my both door mirrors they're shaking too, and when it drops to 40mil per hour the shaking goes away. Went to the local Toyota dealer 3 times and they're saying that's normal. Very disappointed with a brand new car. We have another new car and doesn't do that for sure... Called Toyota national, open a case and they're saying, mechanic can't find anything wrong. They should drive this car for a longer distance and they will know for sure what I am talking about.
BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints)
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaintI bought this van brand new. I quickly realized that the reverse camera view has some issues. I believe images are not clean and sharp, as it is supposed to, and has unreasonable amount of distortions. Cleaning the camera from outside didn't do anything. I also noticed that the bottom part of center blue alignment line is little bit to the right and not align with the top. I checked online and it appears that other owners are also suffering from this same issue. Toyota should recall all affected vehicle and fixed this issue as soon as possible as this is a major safety issue when backing up!
When Do 2025 Toyota Sienna Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Toyota Sienna Years
Best Toyota Sienna Years to Buy
The best Toyota Sienna year is 2023 with a reliability score of 76/100, rated good. Other strong picks include 2024 (74/100) and 2022 (74/100).
Toyota Sienna Years to Avoid
No Toyota Sienna years are statistical outliers in our data — all years score consistently.
See full Toyota Sienna years-to-avoid analysis →Toyota Sienna Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Sienna reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 73/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 72/100 | Good |
Toyota Sienna Reliability Compared to Other Years
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How We Calculate Reliability Scores
Auto Reliability Index scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using a weighted formula that combines multiple public data sources. Each factor is weighted based on its predictive value for real-world ownership experience.
Key Ranking Factors
Complaint Severity
NHTSA owner complaints weighted by component category (e.g., powertrain, safety systems, electronics, cosmetic) — safety-critical issues carry more weight than cosmetic ones. Adjusted for sales volume so high-volume models aren't unfairly penalized.
Repair Costs
Independent reliability ratings based on repair frequency, average repair costs, and severity of typical repairs for each model.
Recall Impact
Number of NHTSA recalls weighted by severity. “Stop driving” and fire-risk recalls are penalized more heavily than minor software or labeling recalls.
Issue Diversity
Measures how many major vehicle systems (engine, transmission, electrical, braking, etc.) have recorded complaints. A vehicle with issues spread across many systems may indicate systemic quality issues.
Scores are grouped into four tiers:
- 80–100: Excellent — Top-tier reliability, minimal issues
- 60–79: Good — Reliable with some minor concerns
- 40–59: Mixed — Notable issues, research before buying
- 0–39: Risky — Significant problems, proceed with caution
Data is sourced from NHTSA recall records, owner complaint filings, and independent repair databases. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available. While the weighting model is proprietary, all underlying data sources are public and traceable.
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