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2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 221 of 267 total complaints (83%) for the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, driven mainly by two seat-related recalls covering second-row seat rail welds and third-row seatback bolts. Median mileage at complaint filing was 9,300 miles. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Structure & Body complaints
221
83% of 267
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
9,300 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report being told not to seat children or install child restraints in the second-row seats due to improperly welded seat rails under recall 25V668000.
  • Multiple owners describe visiting dealers for the recall repair only to be told replacement parts were not yet available, leaving the second row unusable for extended periods.
  • Some owners report the vehicle became impractical for its intended use, such as transporting grandchildren or family members, because the second-row seats were restricted.
  • A separate recall, 25V086000, covers improperly tightened third-row seatback bolts on 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid models.
  • Owners describe requesting loaner vehicles or filing manufacturer cases due to the extended wait for parts to complete the second-row seat rail recall repair.

When 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 26, 2024, latest Aug 13, 2026.

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month56Nov 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
221 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2026 (56).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

  1. NHTSA 25V668000Oct 7, 2025Structure & Body54,631 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat rails may be welded improperly.

    Risk: Improperly welded seat rails can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row seat rails, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 15, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB12 and 25TA12.

  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.

Structure & Body complaints by Sienna Hybrid model year

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

  1. 202110 (23%)
  2. 20226 (30%)
  3. 20237 (10%)
  4. 202414 (20%)
  5. 2025221 (83%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the main structure & body problem with the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
Owners report a recall (25V668000) covering improperly welded second-row seat rails, which led to restrictions on seating children or using child restraints in that row. This drove 221 of 267 total complaints for the year, or 83%.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid's seats?
Yes. Recall 25V668000 covers second-row seat rail welds, and recall 25V086000 covers improperly tightened third-row seatback bolts on 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid models. Neither recall is listed as do-not-drive or park-outside.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these structure & body complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 221 Structure & Body complaints for the 2025 Sienna Hybrid.
At what mileage do owners typically report these issues?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2025 Sienna Hybrid was 9,300 miles.
How does 2025 compare to other Sienna Hybrid model years for this problem area?
The 2025 Sienna Hybrid has 221 Structure & Body complaints (83% share), far higher than 2024 (14 complaints, 20% share), 2023 (7 complaints, 10% share), 2022 (6 complaints, 30% share), and 2021 (10 complaints, 23% share).

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.