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2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, 40% of all 68 complaints filed for that year. Owners report brief loss of braking force or sudden forward lunges, sometimes tied to regenerative braking transitions; 3 crashes are recorded and no related recalls exist.

Brakes complaints
27
40% of 68
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
44,242 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a brief moment where the brakes seem to release or disengage, causing the vehicle to surge forward at slow speeds, such as while parking or turning into a driveway.
  • Several report a slipping or sliding sensation when braking over bumps or downhill, likened to hitting a patch of ice, lasting only a second or two.
  • Multiple complaints point to regenerative braking disengaging just before a full stop, requiring harder brake pressure and producing a sudden jerk or jolt.
  • Some owners say the vehicle lunges or bumps forward during normal braking, increasing stopping distance and creating near-miss situations with vehicles ahead.
  • A few reports describe the surge happening repeatedly, several times a week, with the sensation of losing control of the vehicle at low speed.

When 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2023, latest Aug 25, 2026.

2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2023May 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2024 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sienna Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20217 (16%)
  2. 20224 (20%)
  3. 202327 (40%)
  4. 202418 (26%)
  5. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Sienna Hybrid, which is 40% of the 68 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the reported brake issues for this model year.
What do owners describe with the brakes?
Owners describe brief loss of braking force, a sliding or hydroplaning-like feeling, and sudden forward lunges often linked to the regenerative braking system disengaging before a full stop.
Have the brake issues caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes associated with brake complaints for the 2023 Sienna Hybrid, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do these brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2023 Sienna Hybrid is 44,242 miles.

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.