2019 Toyota Sienna reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Sienna over 8 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Sienna years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Steering, and Labels.

2018 Toyota Sienna — Photo by Bull-Doser, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (7 of 45), then Powertrain (7) and Fuel system, gasoline (6). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Sienna has 71 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2020 has 38 complaints, 6 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 Toyota Sienna. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (7)

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 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 air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-04-23 · NHTSA campaign 19V318000

Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Sienna vehicles. The passenger front door may have incorrect welds inside, possibly affecting the air bag sensor readings for the passenger side front seat and curtain shield air bags.

Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front door sub assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1G /K0G.

Recall Labels 2019-03-27 · NHTSA campaign 19V244000

Summary Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Complaints by component (45 total)

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Fuel system, gasoline

Structure

Electrical system

Engine

Air bags

Speed control

Exterior lighting

Seat belts

Chest clip, buckle, and harness

Latches, locks, and linkages

Service brakes

Tires

Visibility

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"2019 Sienna XLE with 77,000 miles has a UA80 Transmission is whining at the final gear per Imperial Toyota Milford MA service center. They want to replace the transmission for 9,000 USD and Toyota Corporate refuses…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-04-16
"The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to open the driver's side sliding door, the door failed to completely open but remained ajar. The contact became aware that an electrical…"
Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-04-13
"Started hearing a whining noise upon acceleration. Took car to Toyota for a diagnostic check. Discovered transmission is failing. Recommended repair is a full transmission replacement, quoted 10,000. After bringing to a…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-14
"About 2 years after the 9/30/2019 purchase (new), the paint on the front engine hood began peeling & cracking. Calls to Parks Toyota were ineffective. Now the entire hood has pervasive cracks. The hood needs to be…"
Structure · filed 2026-01-30
"Transmission has failed and been replaced. This is part of issues from 2017 to 2020 tranny failures, loud whining and needing to be replaced. Tranny failure is very dangerous to the occupants. Toyota has failed to…"
Powertrain · filed 2025-12-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2019 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 2019 Toyota Sienna reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Toyota Sienna?

Is the 2019 Toyota Sienna more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Sienna has 71 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2020 has 38 complaints, 6 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Toyota Sienna been recalled?

The 2019 Toyota Sienna has 7 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 2019 Toyota Sienna?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Sienna with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Toyota Sienna get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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.