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2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#5 most-complained of 5 Sienna Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid ranks best of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and 20 total complaints. It has 4 recalls but no do-not-drive orders, and its top problem area is Structure & Body.

Complaints
20
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
35.5
35.5 city / 36 hwy

Top 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body6 (30%)
  2. Brakes4 (20%)
  3. Airbags3 (15%)
  4. Electrical System3 (15%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers3 (15%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (10%)
  7. Lane Departure2 (10%)
  8. Fuel System1 (5%)
  9. Other1 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Brakes can fail to engage properly, with owners reporting the vehicle lurching forward or losing braking assist while transitioning from regenerative to mechanical braking.
  • Airbag and SRS warning lights illuminate without a clear cause, and in one case a passenger-side airbag was reportedly never replaced despite a prior deployment.
  • Sunroof glass has shattered without any impact while the vehicle was in use.
  • Rear power doors using the sensor button have failed to open or close as intended on multiple occasions.
  • Seat belts in the mid-row have failed to retract after being pulled out.
  • Momentary loss of acceleration was reported when pulling out onto a road, with the vehicle briefly running only on EV mode before returning to normal.
2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month7Oct 2023Dec 2024Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2026 (7).

2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V877000Dec 17, 2025Other1,019 vehicles

    Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

    Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

  2. NHTSA 25V086000Feb 13, 2025Structure & Body167,802 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk: An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.

  3. NHTSA 22V239000Apr 13, 2022Brakes458,110 vehicles

    Electronic stability control (esc):control module:software

    Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid →

2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
35.5 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
35.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,825
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Sienna Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good2543435.5
2022Best020435.5
2023Caution5068235.5
2024Avoid7569335.5

All Toyota Sienna Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Sienna Hybrid has the lowest complaint index (0) among the 5 model years with data and is rated 'Best' relative to other years.
What year Toyota Sienna Hybrid should I avoid?
NHTSA data shows the 2024 and 2025 model years carry 'Avoid' verdicts, with complaint indexes of 75 and 100 versus 0 for the 2022 model.
Does the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Sienna Hybrid, covering seat belts, brakes (Skid Control ECU software), structure/body (third-row seatback bolts), and a wheelchair restraint retractor issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the top complaint area for the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
Structure & Body complaints are the most common, accounting for 30% of the 20 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,960.5 miles.
How many complaints does the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 20 complaints for the 2022 Sienna Hybrid, including 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no reported fires or deaths.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.