Reliable Auto DB

2015 Toyota Sienna reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Toyota Sienna has 232 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 34 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Sienna years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Door, and Roof and pillars.

2015 Toyota Sienna XLE
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Complaints

232

Per year

34

Recalls

6

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (61 of 232), then Electrical system (44) and Engine (16). Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Sienna has 163 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2016 has 75 complaints, 18 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 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 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 structure, body, roof and pillars 2015-04-22 · NHTSA campaign 15V240000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Remedy GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 15R1.
Recall structure, body, roof and pillars 2015-04-21 · NHTSA campaign 15V236000
Summary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15B.
Recall air bags, side and window 2014-11-26 · NHTSA campaign 14V757000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Complaints by component (232 total)

Structure
61
Electrical system
44
Engine
16
Service brakes
16
Wheels
14
Powertrain
12
Steering
11
Air bags
9
Seat belts
8
Suspension
8
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Exterior lighting
6
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Latches, locks, and linkages
5
Visibility and wipers
5
Tires
4
Child seat
3
Seats
3
Speed control
3
Visibility
3
Hydraulic brakes
2
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Equipment
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

17

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

13

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

112015192016732017292018312019132020122021320228202372024102025162026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "This is the 2nd Occurrence where Sliding Door Cable Breaks and the doors are disabled where you can not open or close the sliding door and its jammed shut. Attempts to press the Power Sliding door buttons do not work.…"
    Structure · filed 2026-09-20
  • "The cable that controls the sliding door lock disconnected leaving the door inoperable. According to the dealership, as well as, Toyota corporate, this is a common ongoing issue. This is a safety hazard and should be…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-10
  • "Component Failed & Availability: The engine on my 2015 Toyota Sienna (99,000 miles) catastrophically failed and is completely seized. The vehicle and engine are in my possession and are fully available for physical…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-26
  • "I am submitting this complaint to request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) document and evaluate what may be a broader defect affecting certain Toyota Sienna vehicles and determine whether…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-17
  • "I have requested urgent warranty evaluation regarding two Kumho Solus TA51a tires installed on my Toyota Sienna (Model: Kumho Solus TA51a, Size: 235/60R17 102H, DOT: 1824) Both front tires are exhibiting abnormal tread…"
    Tires · filed 2026-07-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna reliable?

The 2015 Toyota Sienna has 232 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 34 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Sienna years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Door, and Roof and pillars.

What are common problems with a 2015 Toyota Sienna?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (61 of 232), then Electrical system (44) and Engine (16). Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Sienna has 163 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2016 has 75 complaints, 18 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Toyota Sienna been recalled?

The 2015 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 2015 Toyota Sienna?

Owners have filed 232 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Sienna with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Toyota Sienna get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 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.