2018 Toyota Sienna Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 72 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

57/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Toyota Sienna

The 2018 Toyota Sienna shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

7 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Toyota Sienna (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…

NHTSA #20V682000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus…

NHTSA #20V012000

🔧 Steering

If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

NHTSA #19V532000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at…

NHTSA #19V410000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service…

NHTSA #19V503000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners…

NHTSA #19V553000

🔧 Wheels

If the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018. Dealers will inspect the wheels and…

NHTSA #18V130000

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Toyota Sienna

Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Fuel/propulsion System

Air Bags

Structure

Fuel System

Engine

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Toyota Sienna — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Toyota Sienna

Is the 2018 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Toyota Sienna has 7 recall campaigns and 72 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Sienna have?

The 2018 Toyota Sienna has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Sienna?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Toyota Sienna are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2018 Toyota Sienna safe to buy?

The 2018 Toyota Sienna has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Sienna should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Sienna are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2012.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.