2015 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 Sienna years
The 2015 Toyota Sienna has 232 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 90, and ranks 2nd worst of 11 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Structure & Body issues lead at 29% of complaints, with 6 recalls on file.
- Complaints
- 232
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 17 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 28 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2015 Toyota Sienna problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the shifter can unexpectedly drop into drive while parked, letting the van roll away on its own.
- Airbags reportedly fail to deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions, even in moderate-speed crashes.
- Some drivers describe the cruise control failing to disengage when the brake pedal is pressed, leading to a collision.
- Owners on wheelchair-conversion vans report unsafe, unstable suspension and steering that pulls to one side.
- Electrical smoke and under-hood flames have been reported while driving, in one case forcing the driver to exit the vehicle.
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 with other Sienna model years, 2015 ranks 2nd worst out of 11 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 90 and 232 NHTSA complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 29% of all reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 21% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 10%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Sienna, covering brakes, structure and body components (sliding door wiring, trim clips), and airbags; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Sienna compare to other years?
- The 2015 model (Complaint Index 90) is worse than 2014 (40, Good), 2016 (20, Best), and 2019 (10, Best), but better than 2011 (100, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
- EPA rates the 2015 Sienna at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.