2017 Toyota Sienna Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Toyota Sienna has 154 NHTSA complaints, 10 recall campaigns, and a complaint index of 40, ranking 10th worst among 16 model years. It's rated Caution, capped from a lower risk level because of the 10 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #10 of 16 Sienna years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 154
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
Top 2017 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain37 (24%)
- Other25 (16%)
- Electrical System24 (16%)
- Engine20 (13%)
- Fuel System17 (11%)
- Structure & Body17 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (11%)
- Brakes14 (9%)
- Steering7 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (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 a sudden loss of steering control during highway driving, with the van drifting off the road.
- Multiple owners describe brake failure or grinding noises followed by loss of stopping power, in one case leading to an engine-bay fire.
- Owners report airbags and seatbelts not engaging properly during rear-end collisions, resulting in injuries.
- One owner reported the engine stalling while driving through a roundabout, followed by smoke from the air intake.
- Owners describe doors and the rear hatch jamming shut after a crash despite the engine still running.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling down an incline after pressing the auto-off button with a passenger inside.
2017 Toyota Sienna recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. 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 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
2017 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 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.
2017 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- NHTSA lists 154 complaints and a complaint index of 40 for the 2017 Sienna, ranking it 10th worst out of 16 model years. Its verdict is Caution, partly because of 10 recall campaigns.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Sienna?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues lead with 37 complaints (24% share), followed by Electrical System problems (24 complaints, 16%) and Engine issues (20 complaints, 13%).
- Does the 2017 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns tied to the 2017 Sienna, covering fuel system, brakes, steering, and other components, none of them do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Sienna compare to other model years?
- The 2017 Sienna's complaint index of 40 is worse than the 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years, which all earn a Best verdict with much lower complaint indexes.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2017 Sienna?
- Across all problem areas, the median mileage at failure for the 2017 Sienna is 21,398.5 miles.