2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

The defect

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."

The risk

An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

The 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.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 167,802 vehicles across all model years covered

crash · towed

I turned right to park behind another car on the driveway and my car suddenly accelerated hitting the car in front. The collision was strong enough that the car that was hit then hit a barrier at the home.

NHTSA complaint 11590767. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Seatbelt intermittently would latch since purchasing vehicle, and then completely failed and will no longer latch/clip in. This is 3rd row passenger side.

NHTSA complaint 11756259. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

While driving on the freeway with my small children in the backseat a loud pop sounded and glass from the moon roof came shattering down upon us. The glass hit my face, arms, hair, and fell into my seat and all around the interior of the car. Though glass fell along my face my vision was not obstructed and I was able to safely exit the freeway without accident. The glass, though did make its way towards the backseats, did not hit my children. There was no warning or issues with the car or window.

NHTSA complaint 11750344. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

On June 11, 2026, a BraunAbility Turny Evo seat system, installed by a third-party mobility dealer, suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure while in operation. A passenger with a physical disability was secured in the equipment when the mechanism seized, trapping the individual mid-cycle. The remote control displayed a mandatory "Code 19" error, rendering the equipment unresponsive and creating an immediate safety crisis. Beyond this mechanical failure, the vehicle's structural integrity is compromised. The floor plates and railings, which are critical for the securement of this mobility equipment, are loose and rattling, posing a severe risk of detachment while in motion. Furthermore, …

NHTSA complaint 11748630, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The brakes on the hybrid system release during braking. Which send the van lurching forward, this typically happens a lower speeds, under 20mph. Which makes it unsafe as you do not stop when you are expecting.

NHTSA complaint 11736558. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

while braking and coming to a stop the van surges forward (while brakes are being applied). This has nearly caused accidents on 2 occasions, and has happened 2 other times in the past few months

NHTSA complaint 11735743. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

When braking, there is a sudden jerk and surge in power at low speeds. It feels like you are losing control of the car. It feels unsafe to drive the car.

NHTSA complaint 11734227. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.