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2011 Toyota Sienna Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 73 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 12% of all complaints for the year. The area includes 4 reported fires and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 55,763. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints
73
12% of 614
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
55,764 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report engine compartment fires that spread quickly, in some cases disabling power sliding doors and trapping occupants inside.
  • Power sliding doors intermittently fail to open or close electrically, forcing manual operation or leaving the door stuck open.
  • Interior lighting dims or brightens unexpectedly while turning, suggesting a wiring or dimmer control fault.
  • Dashboard warning lights for the airbag, VSC, and SRS systems illuminate intermittently along with a clock that resets, and door locks stop working automatically.
  • Backup camera and air conditioning intermittently stop functioning, with dealerships unable to diagnose the cause.

When 2011 Toyota Sienna electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 24, 2010, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2011 Toyota Sienna electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter82010 Q22011 Q32013 Q22014 Q42016 Q42018 Q12019 Q42025 Q4
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Sienna

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sienna model year

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

  1. 200571 (6%)
  2. 200689 (9%)
  3. 200721 (6%)
  4. 200847 (11%)
  5. 200929 (14%)
  6. 201021 (12%)
  7. 201173 (12%)
  8. 201229 (12%)
  9. 201322 (12%)
  10. 201416 (10%)
  11. 201548 (21%)
  12. 201612 (16%)
  13. 201724 (16%)
  14. 20188 (11%)
  15. 20196 (13%)
  16. 20207 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Toyota Sienna have?
NHTSA lists 73 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Sienna, which is 12% of the 614 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Sienna electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2011 Sienna.
Did the electrical problems cause any fires or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 4 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury associated with electrical system complaints on the 2011 Sienna.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Sienna?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Sienna is 55,763 miles.
How does the 2011 Sienna compare to other Sienna years for electrical complaints?
The 2011 Sienna had 73 electrical complaints at a 12% share, similar in share to 2010, 2012, and 2013, while 2015 had a higher 21% share despite fewer total complaints.

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.