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2023 Toyota Sienna: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Toyota Sienna — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for minivan.
Owners filed 61 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 50% of 2023 minivans. Service Brakes leads the reports (34%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 minivans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
61
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
35.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 50% of 2023 minivans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 minivans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (34% of 61 reports), followed by unknown or other (23%).
+ 4 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 61 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11528287, ODI 11736558, ODI 11734227, ODI 11731879, ODI 11720630.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 25V877000Details +Close −
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Sienna AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 | 36 | 35 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2023 Toyota Sienna: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Toyota Sienna?
Owners filed 61 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Toyota Sienna — fewer complaints than 50% of comparable 2023 minivans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (34% of complaints) and unknown or other (23%).
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Sienna have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2023 Toyota Sienna, covering components such as equipment adaptive/mobility. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Sienna get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Sienna between 35 and 36 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.