2014 Toyota SiennaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 164 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Sienna, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-410 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Toyota Sienna

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Toyota Sienna has problems

164 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure440
Electrical system170
Air bags132
Engine122
Fuel/propulsion system110
Vehicle speed control111
Service brakes101
Wheels90
Steering81
16 other systems483

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2014 Toyota Sienna 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.

49%repaired · 2021 Q1

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 19V-553 · Jul 25, 2019 · 303 vehicles · 148 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2020 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 19V-410 · Jun 4, 2019 · 705 vehicles · 339 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2021 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 19V-005 · Jan 9, 2019 · 1,299,448 vehicles · 1,083,567 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2018 Q4

Body: door

Recall 16V-858 · Nov 29, 2016 · 744,437 vehicles · 495,793 repaired

Risk. If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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90%repaired · 2016 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-576 · Sep 19, 2014 · 15,872 vehicles · 14,334 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2015 Q4

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 14V-414 · Jul 8, 2014 · 263 vehicles · 238 repaired

Risk. If the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

64kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 22 structure complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.

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Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Sienna 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 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Toyota Sienna safety ratings

2014 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Toyota Sienna frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Toyota Sienna side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Toyota Sienna side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota Sienna, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What Sienna owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The passenger-side power sliding door system failed to stop or reverse when it encountered physical interference with the vehicle’s open fuel door. The door continued opening under power despite clear obstruction by a fixed exterior body component. The affected components, including the sliding…
Complaint 11707717 · Dec 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an audible alarm coming from the vehicle, alerting the contact that the door was ajar. The passenger’s side slide door opened independently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was modified to…
Complaint 11685365 · Sep 5, 2025 · 99,500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. The passenger’s side slide door became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent…
Complaint 11552851 · Oct 31, 2023 · 68,000 miles

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