Toyota Sienna — Specs, Problems & Recalls

Toyota Sienna: The Toyota Sienna is a vehicle sold in the U.S. market. Enter its 17-character VIN below to pull the exact build from NHTSA vPIC: model year, trim, engine, drivetrain and assembly plant, plus any open safety recalls filed for that model year. Decode a specific VIN below to confirm the exact year, trim and equipment, and to check for open safety recalls.

Research any Toyota Sienna model year

Specs, engines, MPG and open safety recalls for each production year.

Each year page has that year's specific specs, EPA MPG, NHTSA crash-test ratings and every open recall campaign filed for that year and model.

Overview
MakeToyota
ModelSienna
Body StyleVehicle
Production YearsMultiple model years
Country of OriginJapan
Available Engines

NHTSA Safety Ratings (2018 Toyota Sienna)

Official NHTSA crash-test star ratings (5 = best).

★★★★★
Overall
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★☆
Rollover

Source: NHTSA NCAP.

Toyota Sienna generations

Model-line generations with their production years. Each generation hub lists every model year with its data.

Generations of the Toyota Sienna
Mk2 (XL20) 2003–2010
Mk3 (XL30) 2010–2020
Mk4 (XL40) 2020–2026

Why Buyers Choose the Toyota Sienna

  • Verify the exact build with a free VIN decode
  • Check open NHTSA recalls in seconds
  • Confirm the listing matches the factory specification

Common Problems to Check

Known issues reported for the Toyota Sienna. Always inspect the specific vehicle and decode its VIN for recall status.

  • Wear items (brakes, suspension bushings, tires) at a rate set by mileage and prior care
  • Electronics and infotainment faults reported on some model years
  • Any open recall: verify by VIN, since repairs are free at the dealer

Reliability: How long a used Toyota Sienna lasts depends mostly on its maintenance history, not the badge. Pull the recall list for the model year, read the service records and pay for an independent inspection before you commit.

Check engine light on your Toyota Sienna?

Every 1996-and-newer car uses the OBD-II standard. Enter any stored code, then P0300, P0420, or search our full database of over 2,000 codes, to see what it means and how serious it is.

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Recent Recalls

Recall data for this model has not been ingested yet. Check the official NHTSA recall lookup or decode a specific VIN — VIN decodes always query the current NHTSA database.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I decode a Toyota Sienna VIN?

Enter the 17-character VIN in the box above. VinSpecs returns the exact year, trim, engine, drivetrain and assembly plant for your Toyota Sienna, plus any open recalls, free.

Is the Toyota Sienna reliable?

How long a used Toyota Sienna lasts depends mostly on its maintenance history, not the badge. Pull the recall list for the model year, read the service records and pay for an independent inspection before you commit.

How do I check the Toyota Sienna for recalls?

Use our free recall checker by year, make and model, or decode a specific VIN for its exact recall status.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Sienna?

Run a VIN decode + recall check here, get a NMVTIS-backed title history report to catch salvage/flood brands, then have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle on a lift. Cross-reference the seller's mileage claim against the odometer history on record.

Where is the VIN located on a Toyota Sienna?

The 17-character VIN is stamped in several places: visible through the windshield on the driver's-side dashboard, on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, and on the vehicle registration and insurance card. All should match, mismatched VINs are a fraud red flag.