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2014 Toyota Sienna reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Toyota Sienna holds 163 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sienna years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Inflator, and Door.

2012 Toyota Sienna
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Complaints

163

Per year

10

Recalls

6

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (44 of 163), then Electrical system (16) and Air bags (13). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Sienna has 183 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2015 has 232 complaints, 34 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Toyota Sienna. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2019-07-25 · NHTSA campaign 19V553000
Summary Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Remedy Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2019-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 19V410000
Summary Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Remedy Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-01-09 · NHTSA campaign 19V005000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Recall structure, body, door 2016-11-29 · NHTSA campaign 16V858000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2014-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 14V576000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, gear position indicator 2014-07-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V414000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sienna vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, through June 24, 2014. The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause the control cable to bind or separate during gear shift operation causing incorrect gear selection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Complaints by component (163 total)

Structure
44
Electrical system
16
Air bags
13
Engine
11
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Speed control
11
Service brakes
10
Wheels
9
Steering
8
Powertrain
7
Suspension
7
Latches, locks, and linkages
6
Tires
6
Seat belts
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Exterior lighting
2
Seats
2
Visibility
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Equipment
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The fuel lines that are connected to recall 14V576000 need to be replaced and so that recall needs to be expanded as the parts are present in my vehicle but the connected to my VIN"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Sluggish start when hot - fuel pump leak into engine when hot, causing starter issues, wears out starter, causes other stress on engine. Common issue in Toyota Siennas. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-06
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure the driver forcely pressed the brake pedal to stop…"
    Speed control · filed 2026-05-08
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 59,500. It was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-03-27
  • "The vehicle died while driving and when I try to start again it will crank but can't start."
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-02-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Sienna two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Sienna all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (XL30), 2012–2020
Body styles Minivan
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6; confirm viscosity in the owner’s manual for your year) , 6.4 qt capacity
Tire size P235/60R17 (L, LE), P235/55R18 (Limited/Limited Premium FWD), P235/55RF18 (AWD), P235/50R19 (SE/SE Premium)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-858 (Toyota G04) covers certain 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans: if a power sliding door cannot open when commanded, such as when frozen shut, it may later open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving. The campaign covers 744,437 vehicles for this recall. Dealers replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses at no charge. Recall 20V-682 (Toyota 20TA02, an expansion of 20V-012) covers certain 2017-2020 Sienna vehicles among many other Toyota and Lexus models: the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving. The campaign covers 1,525,742 vehicles across those models. Toyota dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one at no charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Toyota Sienna holds 163 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sienna years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Inflator, and Door.

What are common problems with a 2014 Toyota Sienna?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (44 of 163), then Electrical system (16) and Air bags (13). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Sienna has 183 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2015 has 232 complaints, 34 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Toyota Sienna been recalled?

The 2014 Toyota Sienna has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Toyota Sienna?

Owners have filed 163 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Sienna with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Toyota Sienna get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Sienna is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2019 Toyota Sienna?

3rd generation XL30 (2012-2020 in the US catalog).

Is every US Toyota Sienna a hybrid?

From the 2021 model year onward, the Sienna is sold in the US only as a 2.5-liter hybrid; 2012-2020 models used a 3.5-liter V6.

How much can a Toyota Sienna tow?

Toyota lists a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lb when properly equipped on recent US Sienna product information.