CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (13 reports).
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls
Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit
Certain minivans equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints, made by Vantage Mobility, may have retractors that do not lock.
Third-Row Seatbacks May Not Be Secured, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain Sienna Hybrid vehicles may have third-row seat assembly bolts that were not tightened properly during manufacture.
Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A short circuit can develop in the occupant classification sensor, which may stop the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart
The electronic stability control software may fail to turn the Vehicle Stability Control system back on when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has turned it off.
Most common 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 45 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
What owners report
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 â 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 mi
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 b
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.
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 unexpect
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 Hybrid questions
Does the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid: Wheelchair Tie-Down May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit; Third-Row Seatbacks May Not Be Secured, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (13), Service Brakes (8), Structure (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.