Mid/rear assembly: recliner
NewRisk. A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-086 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. During seat belt pre-tensioner deployment, the incorrect webbing guide may damage the seat belt webbing, causing it to tear and increasing the risk of injury…
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.
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
2022 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID VAN AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.


Federal investigations that included the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Concern 1: My 2022 Toyota Sienna intermittently experiences an unexpected forward surge while braking. When I press the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle, I sometimes feel a sudden forward pushing or acceleration sensation before the vehicle slows down. The behavior is unexpected and…
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