2019 Toyota Sienna Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2019 Toyota Sienna has a complaint index of 7, ranking 15th out of 16 model years, and carries a Best verdict. It has 45 complaints and 7 recalls, mostly tied to the fuel system, with no fires reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 7/100
- #15 of 16 Sienna years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 45
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2019 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System13 (29%)
- Other9 (20%)
- Structure & Body7 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (16%)
- Electrical System6 (13%)
- Engine6 (13%)
- Airbags3 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles hesitated or stalled at low speed, sometimes while pulling into traffic, requiring a tow.
- Fuel vapor odors filled the cabin and engine bay, with dealers unable to locate the leak source on some visits.
- Owners felt electrical shocks through the steering wheel and seatbelt area starting soon after purchase.
- Front door hinges made a popping noise noticeable within days of taking delivery.
- Side curtain and driver airbags did not deploy in a low-speed side-impact collision.
- Some owners reported the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly while reversing, with hard braking needed to stop it.
2019 Toyota Sienna recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 19V532000Jul 16, 2019Steering595 vehicles
Steering
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.
Risk: If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 Sienna a complaint index of 7, the lowest among 16 model years, earning a Best verdict relative to other Sienna years.
- What problems does the 2019 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA lists 45 complaints for the 2019 Sienna, led by the Fuel System (29%, median mileage 12,000), followed by Structure & Body and Transmission & Powertrain (16% each) and Electrical System and Engine (13% each).
- Does the 2019 Toyota Sienna have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Two recalls, 20V682000 and 20V012000, cover the fuel pump assembly, with dealers replacing the pump free of charge.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Sienna have?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Sienna, covering the fuel system, steering, brakes, airbags, and labeling issues, with none classified as do-not-drive.
- How does the 2019 Sienna compare to other Sienna years?
- With a complaint index of 7 and rank 15 of 16, the 2019 Sienna performs better than most other years, though 2018 (index 13) and 2020 (index 0) score even lower.