2013 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#6 most-complained of 11 Sienna years
The 2013 Toyota Sienna has 183 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 50, and 6 recalls, ranking 6th worst of 11 model years. It earns a Caution verdict, with Structure & Body issues (30% of complaints) leading, well behind Best-rated years like 2016 and 2019.
- Complaints
- 183
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 24 hwy
Top 2013 Toyota Sienna problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body55 (30%)
- Other33 (18%)
- Airbags22 (12%)
- Electrical System22 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (8%)
- Brakes14 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (8%)
- Engine13 (7%)
- Steering11 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash events, including a low-speed rollover and a head-on collision, resulting in injuries.
- Owners report the engine compartment catching fire, with smoke appearing under a panel before flames emerged underneath the vehicle.
- Some drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking, with the brake pedal failing to slow the vehicle.
- The fuel pump reportedly stops working intermittently, causing stalling or hesitation and rough engine running at speed.
- A power sliding door safety recall reportedly went unresolved even after dealership sale, and parts for the door latch/lock repair were reported unavailable.
- One owner reported the steering wheel seizing and brakes not functioning after starting the vehicle, requiring the emergency brake to stop.
2013 Toyota Sienna recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Airbags928,220 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
- NHTSA 19V553000Jul 25, 2019Brakes303 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Risk: The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
- NHTSA 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Airbags1,299,448 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
2013 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2013 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Sienna has a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst among 11 model years of the Sienna.
- What problems does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA complaints show Structure & Body issues make up 30% of complaints (55 of 183), followed by Airbags and Electrical System issues at 12% each.
- Does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Sienna, covering airbags, brakes, and structure & body components, including a power sliding door wire harness issue.
- What year Toyota Sienna should I avoid?
- Among Sienna years with data, 2011, 2012, and 2015 carry Avoid verdicts with higher Complaint Index values of 100, 80, and 90; the 2013 is rated Caution, better than those years but worse than 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
- How many complaints does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA lists 183 complaints for the 2013 Toyota Sienna, with a median mileage at failure of 48,917.5 miles.