Last updated: 2026-10-10

2025 Toyota Sienna Reliability Report
The 2025 Toyota Sienna has good reliability, but a second-row seat recall has left many owners with unusable seats and no repair date.
Recalls
5
Complaints
134
Complaint Rate
13.2per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$554
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650–$1,700
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Good standing, but a second-row seat rail recall has left owners waiting on parts, with liftgate and driver mirror complaints on top.
Top Issues to Watch
- SEATS (92)
- STRUCTURE (9)
- VISIBILITY (9)
Should You Buy the 2025 Toyota Sienna?
Good reliability, with a catch. This model year stands as good, but it ranks below average among 2025 minivans and among the weaker of nine scored Sienna years. Repair costs run $554 a year against $647 for the class, and the federal crash rating is 5 of 5 stars. The 2024 rates about the same with fewer complaints. The 2026 rates better, though it has had little time to collect any.
Most of the 134 complaints, 92, involve the second-row seats. Owners describe a recall over seat rail welds and say Toyota tells them not to seat anyone there or install child seats until it is fixed. Many report months without parts or a repair date, and loaner cars that are scarce or seat fewer people. Others describe a liftgate that sits uneven, creaks, and gets hard to open, and a driver-side mirror that shakes and blurs at highway speed. Replacing the mirror often does not help.
Ask for proof the seat recall repair is done, and test the liftgate and driver mirror on a highway drive. The 2024 is worth a look.
Compared to the 2026 Toyota Sienna, which scored 9 points higher. 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%)
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −Above-average complaint rate for Minivan
- −SEATS complaints dominate (69%)
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Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 5 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- SEATS (92)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11)
Recall Overview
5
recalls on record
A moderate 5 recalls are on file for the 2025 Toyota Sienna. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
13.2
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 2.4
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
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.
Buying a used 2025 Toyota Sienna? Check its history first
Seats problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota Sienna, and 5 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2025 Toyota Sienna NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
HEV Powertrain
Rollover risk: 12.7%
Safety Technologies
Toyota SiennaRepair 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.
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 2025 model year.
- Value Retained
- 59.6%
- Depreciation
- 40.4%
- Listings Analyzed
- 159
after 5 years
over the same period
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.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Hybrid
35–36 MPG
Running cost: $2,200–$2,250/yr
Fuel + repair
34–36 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 2025 EPA label cycle.
Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 36 | 36 | 36 | $1,650 |
| Sienna AWD 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 34 | 36 | 35 | $1,700 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Toyota Sienna.
Run the VIN for recall 25V668 and get dealer paperwork showing the second-row seat rail repair is done.
Drive at highway speed and check whether the driver-side mirror image shakes or blurs compared with the passenger side.
Run water over the closed sunroof, then check the headliner and the area around the dome light for drips.
Check the liftgate for uneven gaps and creaking, and open it by hand, by power, and with the hands-free sensor.
Open and close both sliding doors several times and listen for grinding or rattling from the rollers.
Pull out each second-row seat belt all the way, let it retract, and buckle it.
Test the key fob from a few steps away to make sure it locks and unlocks the van.
Back up with the blind spot system on and confirm it beeps as well as flashing the mirror light.
2025 Toyota Sienna Common Problems by Component
134 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
SEATS
92 complaintsSecond-row seat rails were built with improper welds that may lose structural integrity in certain high-speed crashes. Nearly every report is about the recall (NHTSA 25V668000, Toyota 25TA12) and the wait for a fix, not about seats that actually broke. Toyota tells owners not to seat anyone or install child seats in the second row until the repair is done. For months, parts were unavailable and there was no repair date. Some vans sit at dealers, and loaner cars are often unavailable or have fewer seats. A few owners also report seats that rattle.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 complaintsSunroof and moonroof leaks are the most specific hardware problem here. Water shows up around the light housing, and dealers sometimes can't find the source or fix it. One report describes the closed sunroof glass shattering at 60 mph. Sliding door rollers make loud noise on their tracks, and repairs took repeat visits while parts were backordered. Other reports cover a key fob that works only at very close range, a blind spot warning with no audible alert, a misaligned liftgate, and frustration over the second-row seat recall.
STRUCTURE
9 complaintsLiftgate misalignment is the main hardware complaint. The gate sits unevenly, leaving a gap of about ¼-inch on one side. It creaks while moving and gets harder to open by hand, by power, or with the hands-free sensor. Owners report scratched latches and worry that a worn latch could let the gate open. Dealers often confirm the misalignment but decline to fix it. Most of the other complaints are about the second-row seat rail recall, including buyback demands and lower trade-in offers while no remedy exists.
VISIBILITY (9 complaints)
VISIBILITY
9 complaintsThe driver-side exterior mirror vibrates and wobbles. The image blurs, and following cars appear to shake, which makes it hard to judge distance when changing lanes. It shows up on bumpy roads and gets worse at highway speeds and at night. Some drivers report nausea or dizziness. The passenger mirror is fine. Replacing the mirror often doesn't help, and Toyota has denied warranty claims and called the condition normal. One report describes the sunroof glass shattering at 65 mph with 275 miles on the van.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (5 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaintsThe driver-side exterior mirror shakes at highway speeds and over bumps, while the passenger mirror stays steady. The shaking can make the mirror useless for seeing cars behind and can cause dizziness. Dealers acknowledge the problem is common, but replacing the mirror has not reliably fixed it. Separately, in light rain, water drips from the liftgate handle trim onto the backup camera lens and blocks the view. With the rear entertainment screen folded down, it blocks the view through the interior rearview mirror.
SEAT BELTS (2 complaints)
SEAT BELTS
2 complaintsSecond-row seat belts stop working, leaving that seat unusable. In one case a belt jammed and would not retract at 1300 miles. In another, the buckle would not latch and set off the seat belt sensor. Neither report links the failure to a crash or unusual event. Fixes can be slow, and replacement parts were still pending in at least one case. Only two complaints are on file, so this is not yet a clear pattern.
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!
Best & Worst Toyota Sienna Years
Best Toyota Sienna Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreToyota 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.
| 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 |
| 2026 | 81/100 | Excellent |
Toyota Sienna Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Don’t buy a 2025 Toyota Sienna without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2025 Toyota Sienna
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Toyota Sienna does best on how many systems draw complaints (89/100) and worst on recall impact (68/100). 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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