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2014 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#12 most-complained of 16 Sienna years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Toyota Sienna has 163 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 27 out of 100 — #12 highest of 16 Sienna model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is structure & body (52 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
163
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
6 / 2
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 24 hwy

Top 2014 Toyota Sienna problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body52 (32%)
  2. Other29 (18%)
  3. Engine21 (13%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (12%)
  5. Electrical System16 (10%)
  6. Brakes14 (9%)
  7. Airbags13 (8%)
  8. Fuel System12 (7%)
  9. Steering8 (5%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain7 (4%)
2014 Toyota Sienna complaints: complaints filed per quarter202014 Q12015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22022 Q12023 Q42026 Q1
202 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (20).

2014 Toyota Sienna recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 19V410000Jun 4, 2019Brakes705 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.

    Risk: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.

    Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

  3. 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.

See all 6 recalls for the 2014 Toyota Sienna →

2014 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
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.

2014 compared with other Sienna years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution53247921
2013Good33183621
2014Good27163620
2015Caution60232620
2016Best2075520

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Toyota Sienna ranks #12 of 16 among Sienna model years (Complaint Index 27/100, verdict: Good). It has 163 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Sienna?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (52 complaints), engine (21 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (19 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 48,212 miles.
Does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Sienna, most recently reported 2019, covering brakes, airbags, structure & body, and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Sienna?
EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Sienna at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.