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2010 Toyota Sienna Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body — runs 4.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
172Complaints
8Recalls
15Crashes
2Fires
13Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body (16.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Structure:body complaints here are 4.9× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body29 · 16.9%RecalledRecall 10V160000
Electrical System20 · 11.6%not available
Vehicle Speed Control18 · 10.5%not available
Power Train15 · 8.7%RecalledRecall 17V657000
Structure:body:door14 · 8.1%RecalledRecall 10V160000
Steering11 · 6.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY29 · 16.9%
Unspecified / other25 · 14.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 10.5%
POWER TRAIN15 · 8.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR14 · 8.1%
STEERING11 · 6.4%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES7 · 4.1%
STRUCTURE7 · 4.1%
AIR BAGS7 · 4.1%

Percentages are the share of the 172 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 17V657000 · 2017 · reported 10/18/2017

If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 14V743000 · 2014 · reported 11/19/2014

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · 2016 · reported 06/02/2016

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire

NHTSA campaign 14V273000 · 2014 · reported 05/22/2014

If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · 2013 · reported 01/16/2013

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V036000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure

NHTSA campaign 10V160000 · 2010 · reported 04/20/2010

THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CABLE DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR JAMS WITH DOOR ONLY 9" OPEN. OCCUPANTS COULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE VEHICLE. CABLE HAS TO ARE CUT TO OPEN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10969955 — filed 04/02/2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“WHILE PARKED DRIVER SIDE REAR PANEL WINDOW FELL FROM VEHICLE. 2ND ISSUED DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR CABLE SNAPPED CAUSING DOOR TO BE DISABLED. UNKNOWN…”NHTSA complaint 10967172 — filed 03/20/2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“WHEN WE WENT TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING SIDE DRIVERS DOOR..THE WIRE BROKE AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY. IT HAD TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 10930010 — filed 12/05/2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Sienna?

Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 29 of 172 NHTSA complaints (16.9%), followed by unspecified/other issues (25), electrical system (20), vehicle speed control (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have?

172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V657000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Toyota Sienna's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.