2014 Toyota Sienna Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Toyota Sienna has a complaint index of 27, the third-best among 16 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 163 complaints and 6 recalls, with Structure & Body issues being the top reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 27/100
- #12 of 16 Sienna years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 163
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2014 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body52 (32%)
- Other29 (18%)
- Engine21 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (12%)
- Electrical System16 (10%)
- Brakes14 (9%)
- Airbags13 (8%)
- Fuel System12 (7%)
- Steering8 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the power sliding door and junction block wiring caused door and electrical malfunctions, tied to a later recall.
- Brakes reportedly failed after multiple pumps at higher mileage, in one case leading to a rear-end collision.
- Steering was reported to lock up suddenly while driving, contributing to a crash.
- Engine compartments reportedly caught fire while driving or shortly after parking, with smoke and flames from the hood.
- Dashboard instrument lights were reported to stay off while driving, making gauges hard to read.
- Side airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a side-impact crash.
2014 Toyota Sienna recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Sienna ranks 12th worst out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 27, earning a Good verdict relative to other Sienna years.
- What problems does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA complaints center on Structure & Body issues (32% of complaints), followed by Engine, Suspension, and Electrical System problems. The median mileage at failure across complaints is 48,211.
- Does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 Sienna, covering brakes, airbags, structure/body (sliding door), fuel system, and transmission shift control cable.
- How does the 2014 Sienna compare to other Sienna years?
- The 2014 model has a complaint index of 27, far lower than the worst year, 2005, at 100, but higher than later years like 2018 through 2020, which score between 0 and 13.
- Did the 2014 Toyota Sienna have a fuel leak recall?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 14V576000 covers a fuel delivery pipe leak risk on 2014 Sienna vehicles, among other Toyota models from that model year.