2010 Toyota Sienna Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Toyota Sienna carries a Caution verdict, capped by 8 recall campaigns despite a complaint index of 47. It ranks 9th worst among 16 model years, with Structure & Body issues (39% of complaints) as the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 47/100
- #9 of 16 Sienna years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 172
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
Top 2010 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body67 (39%)
- Other31 (18%)
- Engine27 (16%)
- Electrical System21 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (9%)
- Brakes12 (7%)
- Steering11 (6%)
- Airbags8 (5%)
- Seat Belts5 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear power liftgate or sliding doors open or close on their own without the key fob or button being pressed, sometimes closing on people entering the trunk.
- Automatic door locks unlock and immediately relock, and sliding doors activate intermittently or fail to respond.
- Airbags failed to deploy in low to moderate speed crashes, including one where a driver side curtain airbag stayed inactive while the passenger side deployed.
- Some owners reported sudden unintended acceleration at very low speeds, including one incident at 430 miles that led to a crash.
- A vehicle unexpectedly stalled at low speed with the steering wheel locking up and all instrument panel lights illuminating.
2010 Toyota Sienna recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V657000Oct 18, 2017Transmission & Powertrain310,475 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
2010 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 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.
2010 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
- It carries a Caution verdict, not a full Avoid. Its complaint index of 47 is lower than the worst Sienna years, but it has 8 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, which capped the rating.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2010 Sienna?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 39% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 67,000 miles, mostly involving power doors and liftgates.
- How does the 2010 Sienna compare to other Sienna years?
- It ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years tracked. Years like 2005 and 2006 score far worse with complaint indexes of 100 and 93, while 2018-2020 rate Best with indexes of 13, 7, and 0.
- Are there airbag issues on the 2010 Sienna?
- NHTSA complaints include reports of airbags failing to deploy in crashes, including one involving a broken neck injury, though Airbags account for only 5% of total complaints.
- How many recalls affect the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2010 Sienna, covering areas including Structure & Body, Transmission & Powertrain, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires.