2017 Toyota Sienna problems
The Toyota Sienna is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Toyota primarily for the North American market. It is named for the Italian city of Siena, in the region of Tuscany. It replaced the first generation Previa van in 1997 with a more conventional front-wheel drive layout and shares a heavily revised platform with the Camry. Both the Previa and original Sienna were smaller than the other minivans they competed against, but a redesign in 2003 (for the 2004 model year) increased the dimensions to match those of its competitors.
It was redesigned again in 2010 (for the 2011 model year). The third generation Sienna went on sale in the United States in February 2010 and is the first Sienna to ever receive a "Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A 2020 redesign (for the 2021 model year) saw the Sienna becoming a hybrid vehicle for its fourth generation. While previous generations of the Sienna were exported to select Asian and European markets, the fourth generation is the first to be produced outside of the United States as Chinese production commenced in July 2021 by two Toyota joint ventures. In China, it is also marketed as the Toyota Granvia.
Following the discontinuation of General Motors's all-wheel drive minivans in 2006, the Sienna was the only minivan in its class offered with AWD in North America until the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica was introduced with an AWD option in 2020.
The Sienna is not available in Japan and Australia as it is not produced in a right-hand drive configuration, and the segment in these countries is already occupied by the Alphard/Vellfire and the HiAce/Granvia respectively.
As of the fourth generation, introduced in 2020, the Sienna is now built on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, which it shares with most of Toyota’s other large MPVs and crossovers.
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Common 2017 Toyota Sienna problems
The Toyota Sienna 2017 has several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include:
- Sliding door window shattering: A few 2017 Sienna owners have experienced the sliding door window shattering while driving.
- Noisy and uncomfortable ride: Some 2017 Sienna owners have reported that the car is noisy and uncomfortable, especially when modified for wheelchair accessibility.
- Power door issues: A 2017 Sienna owner reported that the passenger sliding door opens only partway and then starts to close before they can get into the car. This issue has been reported by other Sienna owners as well.
- Dashboard cracking: The dashboard of the 2017 Sienna is prone to cracking, which can be unsightly and may require a costly replacement.
- Loss of engine power: Some 2007 Sienna owners have reported losing engine power, which can also affect transmission performance. The source of this issue remains undetermined.
- Transmission failure: Older Toyota Siennas, including the 2007 model, are relatively prone to transmission failure around 78,000 miles. The potential fix is to replace the transmission system, which may cost over $3,000.
- Power door cable damage: The power door cable can become damaged, causing the door to stop working. This issue poses a considerable safety risk.
- Engine and transmission problems: The 2007 Sienna has reported engine and transmission problems, while the 2008 model suffers from minor electrical issues.
These issues are based on complaints from owners and may not represent all 2017 Toyota Sienna vehicles. It's essential to research and consider these potential problems when purchasing a used vehicle.
What problems does 2017 Toyota Sienna have?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Body Hardware. Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Brakes. ...
- Fuel System/Emissions. ...
- Engine Minor. ...
- Paint And Trim.
Is 2017 Sienna a good year?
The 2017 Toyota Sienna has 154 problems & defects reported by Sienna owners. The worst complaints are transmission, windows / windshield, and accessories - interior problems.
What year was the best Toyota Sienna made?
2004 And 2005 Toyota Sienna
We will skip right over the first-generation model, as those were the best Sienna years.
What problems are reported on Toyota Sienna?
A list of some of the most common issues Sienna owners have to deal with.
- Bluetooth Echos During Calls. ...
- Oil Sludge in Toyota Engines. ...
- Musty and Moldy A/C. ...
- Rodents Chew Soy-Coated Wires. ...
- Toyota Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbags. ...
- Melting Dashboards.
What problems does 2017 Toyota Sienna have?
Common problems found on the 2017 Toyota Sienna include window gasket failures, frozen stereo systems, as well as excessive oil consumption. Overall, these problems are minor compared to other minivans, leading to lower repair costs as well.
Is 2017 Sienna a good year?
The 2017 Toyota Sienna has 154 problems & defects reported by Sienna owners. The worst complaints are transmission, windows / windshield, and accessories - interior problems.
How many miles will a 2017 Toyota Sienna last?
We discussed that the Toyota Sienna lasts around 200,000 miles. Based on that number, it's safe to say anything around or over 150,000 miles is considered high mileage for this minivan. Once the Toyota Sienna reaches that number, it's very close to hitting a point where serious errors will make themselves known.
What problems are reported on Toyota Sienna?
A list of some of the most common issues Sienna owners have to deal with.
- Bluetooth Echos During Calls. ...
- Oil Sludge in Toyota Engines. ...
- Musty and Moldy A/C. ...
- Rodents Chew Soy-Coated Wires. ...
- Toyota Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbags. ...
- Melting Dashboards.
2017 Toyota Sienna car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Sienna problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Wheels problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Toyota Sienna vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Toyota Sienna
The NHTSA has received 118 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Toyota Sienna. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Toyota Sienna vehicles.
2024-10-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-30
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC1HS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered that the plastic fuel lines were damaged due to the expanded anti corrosion coating applied to the fuel lines during manufacturing of the vehicle. The contact was advised to replace both the metal fuel lines from the fuel tank to the engine bay and the damaged plastic fuel lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 84,416.
2024-10-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-09
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DCXHS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While trying to accelerate on an onramp to the highway, the transmission failed to enter into higher gear, and the check engine light came on. The 2017 Sienna currently sits at 112,951 miles. Leading up to this, we had noticed the van jolting when being put into drive or reverse, and acceleration was often sluggish, with a whirring sound. Inspection by the local Toyota dealership found that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The serial number of the transmission starts with UA02, which wasn't part of any of the existing 2017 Sienna service bulletins.
2024-09-30
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-30
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC5HS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a hard shift and a high-pitched whining sound while the transmission was shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. In addition, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2024-09-03
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-08
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC2HS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: For about five months now, when we COMPLETELY fill our gas tank (2017 Toyota Sienna) even to the point of overflowing bit, the dashboard Fuel Indicator red arrow no longer goes all the way over to the right AND the "distance until empty" mileage is much less than what it should be (ie 306 miles vs approx 440 miles). We have tried the resets, which don't work. We only use good-grade gasoline.
2024-07-26
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC4HS
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving around 30 MPH when the vehicle suddenly turned off. The engine stopped running, all instrumentation turned off, no power steering and no brakes. The car became uncontrollable until it coasted to a stop.
2024-05-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC9HS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Rear liftgate opens, but then beeps as if closing, then does close without us wanting it to, slowly halfway, then slamming down after half-closed as if hydraulics or whatever holds up liftgate is failing. Anyone under door gets caught/slammed on. Yes, dealer rep has seen it happen at our local Toyota service center. The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There aren't any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms other than the usual beeping closing sound of the problem prior to the failure, and they first appeared Wednesday, May 1.
2024-03-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC1HS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: On Sunday, [XXX] (at 78,793 miles), our MY17 Sienna XLE AWD suddenly displayed a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and a message advising "Check AWD System". The vehicle disabled its cruise control system and AWD system, and no longer displays the Eco indicator when traveling at constant speeds on flat terrain. There was no obvious change to vehicle shifting behavior; the shifting has always been sluggish and occasionally "hangs" at higher RPM before downshifting. There were no symptoms or MILs prior to this incident. We consider AWD to be a safety feature when driving with snow or rain, and we frequently traverse Box Elder Canyon where the summit is nearly 6K feet above sea level. We stopped by an auto parts store (O'Reilly) where they pulled codes from the OBD-II sensor. Their reader showed 3 codes: P2714, P0741, and P2757). The vehicle is currently at Young Toyota in Logan, UT. Young Toyota advised that while the vehicle codes are consistent with bulletin [XXX] , that it is not included by Toyota under their list of affected transmissions. The service agent said a solenoid that governs locking the torque converter was "stuck". Since it is outside the 60K miles/60 month powertrain warranty, Toyota is unwilling to provide goodwill towards a fix. The dealer recommended a "software fix", which may or may not solve the issue, and that a transmission replacement would follow. I am simply in shock that a vehicle we purchased new, have carefully maintained (including through Toyota's maintenance plan for 60K miles), could potentially have a failing transmission below 150K miles. This is the UA80F 8-speed automatic transmission, which I believe was first-equipped on the MY17 Sienna, replacing a reliable 6-speed A/T. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-02-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-08
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC7HS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Mi toyota sienna 2017 se le daño la transmision con 62,000 milla de uso. Estaba transitado por la carretera aproximadamente a 40 milla por hora, cuando de repente pegó freno y se detuvo. Por poco provocó un accidente. La lleve a la toyota y me dice que es transmision. Pero me informaron que no era su problema. Estuve averiguado este problema y varios me dijero que ese era un problema común en esta guagua. Para mi esto es un problema de fábrica Se supone que lo arregle sin costo. Estoy en lo correcto o no
2024-01-04
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-21
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC6HS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: On [XXX], I was driving down the highway in Grand Rapids, MI when the sunroof above me suddenly exploded for no apparent reason. Thank God I had the interior cover closed at the time or I would have been covered in glass while driving down the highway. I pulled over, took pictures, and called my insurance provider. They have given me a real runaround about getting it repairs, offering to cover less than 10% of the repair cost. Neither the dealership, nor the glass shop could offer any reasonable explanation of why it shattered. The insurance company adjusted the claim via photos. I am currently waiting for them to offer fair compensation so that I can get it repaired. Repair cost estimate is $1335. If this is a defect, as it appears from some online searching, it should be covered my the manufacturer. It appears multiple individual and class action suits exist. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-11-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC1HS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after coming to a complete stop and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
2023-10-28
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-02
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC5HS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: At 70000 miles and around 9/1/2023, started to notice our brake stop suddenly steep down pedal when braking at 45mph or higher. Problem starts after fuel pump replacement recall completed by dealership August 2023. Check recall and campaign program, my vehicle VIN specifically not on the recall list for brake booster vacuum pump. I thinks Toyota HQ should take my vehicle into consideration since my vehicle is a 2017 Sienna. Contact HQ they refused to offer to diagnosis nor help replace if applicable. Due to your vin not on the recall, your on your expense.
2023-10-22
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-21
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC6HS
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was driving and suddenly the 2017 Toyota Siena just lost all acceleration. The car no longer could move in gear. I put car into reverse or drive or any other gear and the vehicle would not move. The engine was on. The parking brake was not on. The transmission seems to have had a major malfunction. I had to have my car towed and my enitre family was stranded. I then looked up tranmission issues and found that 2017 Toyotas have a serious tranmission issue under “ Certain 2017 to 2018 Model Year Toyota Sienna Certain 2017 to 2018 Model Year Toyota Highlander Coverage for UA80 Transmission Customer Support Program ZJC”. I have approx 35000 miles on this vehicle and I bought it close to used from a Kingston Prestige Toyota dealership in New York State.
2023-09-06
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC9HS
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Parked the car on an incline (our driveway) like we have a 100 times before. Went inside to unload groceries. Came back to the car and from the passenger seat reached over to press the auto-off button. When that was pressed the car started to roll down our driveway with our daughter in the back seat. It rolled across the street, hit the side of our neighbors house, and landed in the woods. My wife sustained major injuries to her arms, legs, hands, and back. She was also 9 months pregnant. Toyota dealership says there's nothing wrong after a 30 minute inspection.
2023-08-18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-27
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DCXHS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While traveling at a high speed, van's power train jerked hard and rapidly slowed on its own, not allowing me to excelerate. Almost rear ended by following vehicle that managed to swerve around to avoid my rapid deceleration. Check engine light came on and was hard to start. Had to allow the van to sit a while before I was able to start. Van acted like it was in limp mode. This malfunction has occurred several times. Mechanic code shows P0087 fault code. Low fuel pressure. Toyota has recalled many of these vehicles in this year for this issue, but mine seems to not be one of them. Very dangerous.
2023-06-22
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC1HS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: When going down a parking ramp exit, my foot has slipped off the brake 3 time. When looking at the brake pedal it is smaller than most brake pedals. I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but mandating a minimal size for brake pedal might help
2023-06-22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-27
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC7HS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Purchased used vehicle from a Toyota Dealership on or about March 27, 2021. The dashboard illumination on the 2017 Toyota Sienna only appears to operate when the vehicle is turned on AND the front headlight selector is moved to the on or automatic mode. I do not believe it is a standard feature for any vehicle to NOT illuminate the dashboard without the headlights being turned on. Issue: With no illumination of the tachometer and speedometer these items are nearly impossible to see. That naturally forces the human eye to remain looking down slightly longer than normal which can possibly result in an accident. If it is a sunny day with no need for headlights this issue is now exacerbated because the bright sunlight often causes drivers to wear tinted or dark sunglasses rendering the dashboard nearly 100% black. So, my question is a simple one: On the 2017 Toyota Sienna, with the standard feature set included as indicated under VIN - [XXX], should the dashboard lights illuminating the tachometer and speedometer areas turn on immediately and automatically when the vehicle is started? On the vehicle, the dashboard lighting only turn on when the headlights are turned on or set in the auto-headlight mode…both of which are not my choice. I want see my dashboard data automatically and without having to drive with my headlights turned on. This is a poor dashboard visibility standard for this make, model and year Sienna. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2023-04-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-07
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC5HS
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Today 4/7/23 My 2017 Toyota Sienna accelerated on its own. I was driving my 4 children to school and we were at a stop light. When I took my foot of the brake to start making a turn the car gunned it around the corner. It scared everyone in the car half to death. Thankfully no one was hurt but it looks like others on here haven't been so lucky with this issue. I hope toyota does the right thing a d fixes this issue before more people die.
2023-04-07
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC5HS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I have a 2017 Toyota Sienna that has needed the braked replaced on average every 6 months and I have already replaced the roaters 4x. This car eats brakes and roaters.
2023-02-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-13
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC3HS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Brand new factory tires from the dealership only lasted 32k miles. Tires were replaced with the recommended tires for this vehicle and after 22k miles, there is significant wear where they will need to replaced again in the coming months. Each set of tires are 60k tires, and they are rotated and aligned religiously every 5k miles. However, each set of tires had excessive wear, no where near commensurate with the age of them. I will soon be on my third set of brand new tires when my van will only have roughly 58k miles on it. And per a general google search, it seems this is happening to a lot of Toyota Sienna owners. There needs to be an investigation as to why Siennas excessively wear their tires. I used to easily get around 60k miles with my tires on my previous vehicle, as I rotated and aligned them religiously to ensure their long life.
2023-01-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC4HS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Today I had a crash and luckily walked away. I went down an embankment at speed into trees where the vehicle rolled and struck trees head on. All the vehicle airbags deployed and vehicle came to rest on the drivers side. Although there was electrical power and the engine still running none of the right side doors would open and neither would the rear hatch which was clear of obstruction! Had there been a fire I wouldn't be making this report! Doors need to be operable regardless of situation when none of them are jammed from an accident!
2023-01-18
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-13
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC7HS
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 2nd row passenger side seat belt receptacle is not latching seat belt. The contact stated that a replacement part was ordered but not needed. It was discovered that the original part had debris inside and was cleaned out. The original part started working again and a repair was no longer needed.
2023-01-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-09
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC0HS
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine stalls and stutters. Check AWD light comes on dashboard
2022-09-14
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-03
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC6HS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH with her four children in the rear seats, the vehicle started jerking and decelerated independently. Additionally, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving; however, the transmission continuously slipped out of gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated with Toyota UA80 Transmission program. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who agreed to cover the repair of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
2022-09-06
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-06
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC3HS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel and oil change
2022-09-06
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-02
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC3HS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fule & oil change signs
2017 Toyota Sienna recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2017 Toyota Sienna.
2020-11-04
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: 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 starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
2020-01-13
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: 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 customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
2019-07-25
- Manufacturer: Vantage Mobility International, LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
- Consequence: 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 may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
2019-07-16
- Manufacturer: Braun Corporation
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.
- Consequence: 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.
2019-06-28
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: 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 at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
2019-06-04
- Manufacturer: Braun Corporation
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
- Consequence: 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 1-800-488-0359.
2018-04-03
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
- Consequence: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
2017-12-20
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
2017-05-02
- Manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Components: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
- Consequence: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Negative 2017 Toyota Sienna car reviews
Positive 2017 Toyota Sienna car reviews
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We replaced our 2013 FWD XLE with the 2017 XLE Premium AWD and the ride has improved significantly. The quality of the interior is outstanding compared to other minivans on the market. The only downside is the performance, which may be due to the AWD or the new direct injection motor and transmission. The old car had more punch, while this new one requires more effort to get the same level of performance.
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I appreciate the van, but it is not compatible with the iPhone 6 Plus. It would be beneficial to have more seat and navigation options.
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We were considering an Odyssey, but ended up choosing the Sienna instead. I must say, I am quite pleased with our decision. The only thing that would make me even happier would be if the car had an additional USB port or two. The ride is very comfortable, and I am constantly surprised by how much people and cargo I can fit into this car. I also appreciate the convenience of being able to remotely open the doors for my girls to climb in, as well as the rear button to close the door. Overall, I highly recommend the Sienna for its comfort and quality!
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If you're a fan of minivans, this is the perfect car for you. It's comfortable, drives beautifully, and has all the bells and whistles you could want, including a blind spot signal, DVD player, and automatic rear seat buttons that lower or raise the seats. Plus, the fuel economy is very good for a minivan. We really love it!
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This 2017 Sienna Limited was a replacement for my 2004 Toyota Sienna LE. I chose it primarily for the safety of my family, which was also a key factor in my decision back in 2004. It's always a pleasure to take long trips in this minivan, as it provides great comfort for my family. Additionally, the smooth driving experience is a definite advantage.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2017 Toyota Sienna problems:
Common problems with 17 -18 Sienna? | Toyota Sienna Forum ...
https://www.siennachat.com/threads/common-problems-with-17-18-sienna.64167/
May 11, 2020 ... The 2017 models were a bit rocky, with bouts of poor software for the new Atkinson Cycle version of the venerable 2GR-FE engine and the new 8 ...
What's wrong with the 2017 Sienna? | Toyota Nation Forum
https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/whats-wrong-with-the-2017-sienna.1699015/
May 15, 2021 ... The 2017 Toyota Sienna has 154 problems & defects reported by Sienna owners. The worst complaints are transmission, windows / windshield, and ...
2017 Toyota Sienna Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/report/toyota/sienna/2017
Nov 15, 2022 ... Sienna is a really reliable family vehicle. But, the take off acceleration is less powerful, something while in motion you can feel the gear ...
Common Sienna Gen 3 Problems? | Toyota Sienna Forum ...
https://www.siennachat.com/threads/common-sienna-gen-3-problems.65337/
Nov 1, 2020 ... I am thinking about purchasing a 2015-2017 Toyota Sienna as I am looking for a minivan for the large cargo capacity and I've read of ...
2017 Toyota Sienna Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/sienna/2017/reliability/
Owner Reported Trouble Spots · Drive System. Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline ...
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Are you having problems with your 2017 Toyota Sienna?
Domenick Grimes 2024-04-14
The 2017 Sienna has been a disappointment. The dealer did not provide satisfactory service, and I had to take it to a local shop for all service. The car only runs well on Sunoco gas and not on Costco gas. The transmission issues and lack of power have made driving a nightmare. These issues were so bad that a friend asked if I needed to add oil when driving the hills of Pittsburgh last November. Despite these issues, I have confidence in Toyota's brand and have been a loyal customer for years. However, I hope that Toyota will address these issues in future models.
Angel Mitchell 2024-03-18
Although there are some challenges with this car, it is practical for our family's needs. However, we have experienced some issues with reliability and safety. For example, when the car was only a year old, the tailgate tried to auto-close onto an overfilled trunk, which resulted in damage to the frame and tailgate. Despite getting a new tailgate, the car has never been the same. We have also had some difficulties with starting and servicing the car. Overall, we have had some negative experiences with this Toyota model.
Eliezer Walker 2024-01-17
We have had three Toyotas in the past and all of them provided us with excellent experiences. They had great quality components, required very few repairs, and had reasonable maintenance costs. We recently purchased a brand new 2017 Toyota Sienna. Unfortunately, we had to replace the wheel bearing at around 15K miles, and the tires at 33K miles. Additionally, the automatic window switch went bad at 40K miles, and a strut went bad at 43K miles. Since around 20K miles, there has been a clunking sound when we go over a bump, come to a stop, or accelerate, and the dealer has not been able to find out where the noise is coming from. The engine noise and the air conditioning vent noise are significantly louder than our prior 2008 Sienna. We are disappointed and dissatisfied with our 2017 Toyota Sienna and are now not confident in purchasing another Toyota again.