NHTSA has 615 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Toyota Sienna[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 211 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the van. Here are the groups, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 211 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe crashes where the air bags stayed shut. Others describe a warning light that came on and a dealer pointing to wiring.
- Structure. 154 complaints[6]. Owners describe power sliding doors that jam now and then, and one family says a door trapped a child's hand. Others mention a bent trunk door, a creaking steering feel, and a floor mat that curls up and trips passengers.
- Electrical System. 69 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe sliding doors that stop answering the remote or the switches. Some vans crank but will not start for a while, and one owner says the cabin lights could not be switched off at night.
- Unknown Or Other. 61 complaints[8]. These reports do not fit a single part.
- Wheels. 37 complaints[9]. Owners describe tires that wore out early and a blowout on a young set. Several talk about a tire recall and trouble getting the fix when a tow hitch was added.
- Tires. 33 complaints[10].
- Brakes. 32 complaints[11].
- Power Train. 30 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 Sienna is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V741), October 2019. About 928,220 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.[13]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V005), January 2019. About 1,299,448 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.[14]
- Structure › Body › Door (16V858), November 2016. About 744,437 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (16V396), June 2016. About 7,749 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V340), May 2016. About 1,754,517 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler (14V743), November 2014. About 3,233 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, burns. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (14V273), May 2014. About 419,520 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (13V123), April 2013. About 7,525 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury.[20]
- Seats (13V014), January 2013. About 3,235 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended.[21]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (11V560), November 2011. About 210,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[22]
- Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars (11V566), November 2011. About 518 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[23]
- Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (11V306), June 2011. About 50 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of drive power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[24]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages (10V620), December 2010. About 94,126 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[25]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V036), February 2010. About 153,418 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[26]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sienna 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[27] | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 |
| Sienna 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Sienna AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[28] | 16 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2011 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 294 | 2 |
| 1999 | 215 | 2 |
| 2000 | 363 | 1 |
| 2001 | 180 | 2 |
| 2002 | 181 | 1 |
| 2003 | 105 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2,062 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1,130 | 12 |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 11 |
| 2007 | 364 | 10 |
| 2008 | 429 | 9 |
| 2009 | 207 | 10 |
| 2010 | 172 | 8 |
| 2011 | 615 | 14 |
| 2012 | 247 | 9 |
| 2013 | 183 | 6 |
| 2014 | 163 | 6 |
| 2015 | 233 | 6 |
| 2016 | 76 | 5 |
| 2017 | 155 | 10 |
| 2018 | 72 | 7 |
| 2019 | 45 | 7 |
| 2020 | 38 | 2 |
| 2021 | 45 | 4 |
| 2022 | 21 | 4 |
| 2023 | 71 | 2 |
| 2024 | 69 | 3 |
| 2025 | 267 | 5 |
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Sienna show 615 complaints and 14 recalls for 2011[3]. Among the 29 model years listed, 25 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (17) and the most are for 2004 (2,062)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2011 Sienna?
The 2011 Sienna has a fair number of owner complaints on file[1]. Air bags and structure lead the list, and the sliding doors come up again and again in the stories we read[2][6]. Some air bag reports involve crashes, so it is worth taking those seriously[2]. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section below[3]. Look at the other sections on this page to weigh fuel use, safety scores and other years before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
- Owners filed the most complaints about air bags and structure, which includes the sliding doors[2][6]. Electrical complaints come next[7].
- Does the 2011 Toyota Sienna have recalls?
- Yes. The count for this year is in the by-year fact[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many complaints does the 2011 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA has 615 owner complaints on file for it[1]. These are unverified owner reports.
- Is the 2011 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Owner complaints are one clue, and the total is 615[1]. Check the recalls and the by-year comparison on this page too.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the figures.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 615 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Toyota Sienna (34 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 36 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 211 complaints name the air bags component group (15 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sienna model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sienna 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 154 complaints name the structure component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 69 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 61 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 37 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 56,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 33 complaints name the tires component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 32 complaints name the brakes component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 17,100). NHTSA vehicle records
- 30 complaints name the power train component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 81,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V741, filed October 17, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V005, filed January 9, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V858, filed November 29, 2016: Structure › Body › Door . NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V396, filed June 2, 2016: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V340, filed May 23, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V743, filed November 19, 2014: Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater / Cooler. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V273, filed May 22, 2014: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V123, filed April 9, 2013: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V014, filed January 16, 2013: Seats. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V560, filed November 30, 2011: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V566, filed November 22, 2011: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V306, filed June 1, 2011: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V620, filed December 13, 2010: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Sienna 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Sienna AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Toyota Sienna with 2.7L 4-cylinder: rated 187 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Toyota Sienna with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 266 hp. www.epa.gov