repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 Toyota Sienna HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-865 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Air bags
8Service brakes
5Seats1 crash/fire/injury
5Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Visibility/wiper
4Electrical system
3Engine
2Suspension
2Exterior lighting
109 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Control module: software
Risk. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Sienna Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sienna Hybrid median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid safety ratings
2021 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID VAN AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Sienna Hybrid owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SRS light has been showing up on the dashboard, off and on for 3 weeks. Diagnostic reader completed by the dealership states it is an airbag module malfunction of the 2nd row left passenger seat. The seat has never been removed, there have been zero accidents and no damage to the seat or wiring.
Unknown, I got the SRS Airbag system malfunction in my vehicle, I got the same error in my vehicle dashboard a few times in the past but it would go away and since yesterday I have the message in my dashboard
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). Upon contacting the local dealer, the contact was informed that the parts for the recall repair were on backorder. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the…
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