CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Toyota Sienna has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,017 complaints with NHTSA, including 37 crashes, 2 fires, 53 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (312 reports).
2006 Toyota Sienna recalls
Shifter Can Leave Park Without Brake, Risking Rollaway
Certain Toyota Sienna vehicles from 2005 to 2007 and 2009 to 2010 may have a problem in the shift lock assembly.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2006 Toyota Sienna problems
Problem areas named in the 1,017 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 312 |
| Structure | 266 |
| Electrical System | 85 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 67 |
| Tires | 66 |
| Steering | 61 |
| Wheels | 55 |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 50 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a recall repair, the mechanic discovered large holes in the center of the subframe caused by rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 218,000.
The TPMS system failed in the ECM or engine computer. It uses the wheel speed sensors on each hub to measure differences in wheel speed and uses this to infer if any one wheel has low tire pressure. (This vehicle does not have TPMS sensors in the wheels.) However, with this failure, it reports a tire pressure problem even though all 4 tires are inflated properly. This problem persists even after cleaning then replacing wheel speed sensors. The problem appears to be in the ECM or engine computer, which is very difficult and expensive to replace. With this problem, the driver is never able to tell if any tire actually has low pressure because the system always reports that a tire has low pre
While driving, there was a recurrent sound like doors locking and unlocking, several dozen times over a half hour drive at 50 miles per hour. When stopped, the passenger side sliding door opened by itself. Luckily, my dogs were in a kennel or they might have jumped out of the car. I closed it and it opened by itself again. At home, the passenger side sliding door opens when my neighbor presses the button on his key fob to open his non-Toyota pickup truck. It will not open or close when I press the button on my Sienna key fob.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna equipped Hercules Tires, Tire Line: Roadtour 855 SPE, Tire Size: 215/65/R16, DOT Number: U96VH260H21. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH during a trip, the steering wheel started shuddering. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the contact was informed that the two front tires had sustained tread belt separation and bulges. The two front tires were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop, and the contact was informed that the rear passenger's side tire had sustained tread belt separation, and the metallic belt was poking through the rubber. Th
I am contacting you regarding Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program â ZE6. This concerns sticky and cracking dashboard and glare from this. I had no idea this existed. I own a 2006 and a 2010 sienna. I have not received any mailers from Toyota regarding either Sienna's . My van's dashboards are included in this program. Problem is, I never received notice from Toyota about either dashboard. Is there anything that can be done about this?
2006 Toyota Sienna questions
Does the 2006 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2006 Toyota Sienna: Shifter Can Leave Park Without Brake, Risking Rollaway; Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Sienna?
Based on 1,017 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (312), Structure (266), Electrical System (85).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Toyota Sienna 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.