repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Toyota SiennaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2020 Toyota Sienna, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-682 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Toyota Sienna has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Power train
7Electrical system
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Steering
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Service brakes
1Wheels
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 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 · 2020 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, 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
2020 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
2020 Toyota Sienna safety ratings
2020 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sienna owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My Toyota sienna is a 2020, has 83,000 miles and has recently been squealing when I accelerate. I took the van to a local body shop and they said it seems to be my transmission. I called Toyota immediately and they knew that the transmissions were faulty and that they would try to work with Toyota…
The vehicle is a 2020 Toyota Sienna. While driving, the engine suddenly shut off without warning, creating a dangerous situation and loss of power. This occurred while transporting children, increasing the safety risk. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed a failure of the low-pressure…
"I've owned the vehicle for five years, and recently I started hearing a whining noise coming from the transmission. After doing some research, I discovered that I'm not alone in experiencing this issue. The dealer told me that the transmission itself is the problem and recommended replacing the…
Own a 2020 Sienna?
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