repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 Toyota SiennaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 160 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Sienna, most often about the power train. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-410 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota Sienna has problems
160 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Power train2 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
16Wheels
15Engine4 crash/fire/injury
14Structure4 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
6Vehicle speed control
3813 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 39 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 5 |
| Wheels | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 4 |
| Structure | 14 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 5 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 38 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing 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
2017 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
2017 Toyota Sienna safety ratings
2017 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sienna owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I own a 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium, FWD, 8-passenger,equipped with the UA80E automatic transmission. At approximately 150,000 miles, the transmission began making a whine in 3rd gear and higher, most noticeable under steady throttle and worse after the vehicle warms up. The sound appears to…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a whining noise was coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired.…
Transmission has high pitch wine that is consistent and rises with speed... Toyota expains I have 500 to 5000 miles before carrier bearing completely fails... Toyota has an extended warranty for Sienna UA80e transmission in 2017/2018... The issue is exactly as they explain in their warranty…
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