2021 Toyota Sienna recalls

4 safety recalls, 45 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
45Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Toyota Sienna recall list

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall

25V-877
December 18, 2025 · Vantage Mobility
Problem
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Safety risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Seats recall

25V-086
February 13, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.

Air Bags recall

23V-865
December 20, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) recall

22V-239
April 13, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety risk
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

2021 Toyota Sienna owner complaints

45 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags13
Service Brakes8
Structure5
Seats5
Electrical System4
Visibility/Wiper4
Unknown or Other3
Engine3
Power Train2
Suspension2

Recent complaints

October 9, 2026Service Brakes

This is a supplemental correction to my NHTSA complaint #XXX (2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, VIN [XXX]). The description of the brake defect itself is unchanged; I am correcting the service-history details. First dealer visit: the correct date is XXX, at approximately 41,192 miles, Repair Order #XXX, at Checkered Flag Toyota of [XXX]. I reported that when braking downhill, the vehicle seemed to speed up rather than slow down, as if something were pushing it forward. The service record states "No Work Performed – Customer Requested Return of Vehicle." No diagnosis or corrective action for the braking concern is documented. Second dealer visit: the visit spanned XXX, at approximately 55,637 miles,

October 9, 2026Service Brakes

I purchased my 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid new in March 2021. For several years I have had an intermittent braking problem: when I apply the brakes, especially while slowing down or driving downhill, the vehicle sometimes lurches or feels like it suddenly accelerates forward instead of slowing. I must press the brake pedal again to stop. This happens without warning and is frightening, especially with my children in the car. I first reported this to a Toyota dealer on 10/10/2023 at about 41,192 miles, and again on 7/11/2024 at about 55,637 miles. On the second visit the dealer reprogrammed the Brake ECU under TSB T-SB-0047-24. The technician could not reproduce my exact concern but said the bu

September 15, 2026Electrical System

The front passenger door lock actuator does not work properly causing the door to stay locked or unlocked despite attempts to change the door lock through the internal power locking system or remote key. This presents a safety issue in that it requires a manual lock/unlocking of the door should an emergency situation arise and expeditious ingress or egress from the vehicle be required. The door actuator is presently working intermittently and appears likely to fail permanently in the near future.

September 10, 2026Structure

The rear power liftgate hinges on my 2021 Toyota Sienna failed structurally under normal, everyday operation. The power liftgate motor and struts appear to exert uneven or excessive pressure on the rear hatch assembly, causing the metal hinges to crack. Before the failure, we noticed a loud popping/grinding sound when opening the hatch, which quickly progressed to the liftgate binding and misaligning. This is a severe safety hazard because the structural failure prevents the heavy rear hatch from closing or latching securely, creating a risk that it could fly open while driving, dropping cargo onto the roadway or exposing passengers. It also creates a risk of the heavy door falling unexpecte

September 5, 2026SeatsService Brakes

brake sleeps sometime when i press brake pedal i took car to dealer once,they said need time i did not have much time took another time, they reseted system still... my warranty is over now. rear seat,make shake noise and check rear seat sign on dealer can't find problem. did not do anything since new car. i do not know any other 2021 sienna drivers have same problem.

2021 Toyota Sienna crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID VAN AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Toyota SIENNA HYBRID VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Toyota Sienna: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 12.7%.

2021 Toyota Sienna recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Sienna. The most recent, filed December 18, 2025, concerns the equipment adaptive/mobility.

What are the most common 2021 Toyota Sienna problems?

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (13 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2021 Toyota Sienna safe?

The 2021 Toyota Sienna earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Toyota Sienna?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.