2015 Toyota Sienna Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Toyota Sienna has a complaint index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years, with 232 complaints and 6 recalls. It earns a Caution verdict, driven mainly by structural/body and electrical system complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #7 of 16 Sienna years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 232
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 28
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 28 / 0
Top 2015 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body68 (29%)
- Electrical System48 (21%)
- Other47 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (10%)
- Brakes21 (9%)
- Engine18 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (5%)
- Steering11 (5%)
- Airbags9 (4%)
- Seat Belts8 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Cruise control failed to deactivate when the brake pedal was pressed, in one case leading to a front-impact crash.
- Engine compartment fires occurred without warning, sometimes preceded by a burning smell or smoke while driving.
- Side and side-curtain airbags reportedly failed to deploy during side-impact and rear-impact collisions.
- The cruise control stalk backlighting blinked or flashed erratically in the driver's peripheral vision at all speeds.
- Brake pedal reportedly traveled to the floor without stopping the vehicle, resulting in a collision.
2015 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 16V858000Nov 29, 2016Structure & Body744,437 vehicles
Structure:body:door
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Compared to other Sienna model years, 2015 ranks 7th worst of 16 with a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict. It has fewer complaints than the worst years like 2005 and 2006 but more than the 2016-2020 models.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
- NHTSA data shows Structure & Body complaints lead at 68 (29% share), followed by Electrical System issues at 48 complaints (21%), including reports of vehicle fires.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Sienna, covering brakes, structure/body components like sliding door trim clips, and an airbag headliner modification. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Sienna compare to newer years?
- The 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Sienna model years all carry Best verdicts with complaint indexes of 20 or lower, well below the 2015 model's index of 60.
- What mileage do 2015 Sienna problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 30,000 miles, with Structure & Body complaints appearing at a median of 28,650 miles.