Reliable Auto DB

2017 Toyota Sienna reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Toyota Sienna holds 154 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 21 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 10 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Fuel pump, and Hoses and fittings.

2015 Toyota Sienna XLE
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Complaints

154

Per year

21

Recalls

10

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (37 of 154), then Electrical system (20) and Wheels (16). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Sienna has 75 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2018 has 71 complaints, 12 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

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 2017 Toyota Sienna. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (10)

Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Recall Fuel pump 2020-11-04 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Recall Fuel pump 2020-01-13 · NHTSA campaign 20V012000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
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 Steering 2019-07-16 · NHTSA campaign 19V532000
Summary Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.
Remedy Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Recall Labels 2019-06-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V503000
Summary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
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 hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2018-04-03 · NHTSA campaign 18V211000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
Recall Labels 2017-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 17V831000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Recall tires, temporary spare tire 2017-05-02 · NHTSA campaign 17V295000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Remedy Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Complaints by component (154 total)

Powertrain
37
Electrical system
20
Wheels
16
Engine
15
Fuel and propulsion system
14
Structure
14
Service brakes
11
Steering
7
Speed control
6
Visibility
6
Air bags
5
Exterior lighting
5
Seat belts
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Seats
2
Suspension
2
Tires
2
Back-over prevention
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

13

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

9

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-21
  • "The fuel filler door assembly on this 2017 Toyota Sienna failed structurally due to a defective hinge mechanism. This defect directly compromises a critical vehicle safety system. The Sienna is engineered with a…"
    Structure · filed 2026-08-31
  • "I, as well as other owners of 2017–2018 Toyota Highlanders and 2017–2018 Siennas are experiencing serious transmission issues—including high-pitched whining, erratic shifting, clunks, hesitation, and premature failure.…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-11
  • "power sliding door (behind front passenger) does not fully engage arresting hook and tends to immediately return to open position and after hitting the button again starts welling. It started about eight months ago. Now…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-08
  • "I have a 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE with about 120k miles on it. Out of nowhere the transmission was gear hunting and surging. It eventually became impossible to get it above 30 mph. It seemed like the transmission just…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2017 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 (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950
Sienna all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250

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 2017 Toyota Sienna reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Toyota Sienna holds 154 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 21 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 10 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Fuel pump, and Hoses and fittings.

What are common problems with a 2017 Toyota Sienna?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (37 of 154), then Electrical system (20) and Wheels (16). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Sienna has 75 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2018 has 71 complaints, 12 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Toyota Sienna been recalled?

The 2017 Toyota Sienna has 10 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 2017 Toyota Sienna?

Owners have filed 154 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Sienna with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Toyota Sienna get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Sienna is 21 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.