2018 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 2018 Toyota Sienna problems
The 2018 Toyota Sienna is known for its outstanding reliability and low maintenance costs, but there are some common problems reported by owners that are worth noting. The most widespread problem is excessive brake wear, which tends to occur between 15,000 and 20,000 miles.
Another common issue reported by some 2018 Sienna owners is poor gas mileage, which is often noticed around 1,500 miles.
Burnt out lights have also been reported by some Sienna owners at roughly 20,000 miles. The tail lights and reverse lights are the quickest to burn out. Replacing the bulbs is fairly easy to do at home and costs under $20.
There are seven recalls on the 2018 Toyota Sienna, which is more than some other minivans from the same year. The most serious recalls cover the fuel pump, which may fail. Toyota will replace the fuel pump in affected models for free.
In terms of longevity, a well-maintained 2018 Toyota Sienna can last around 300,000 miles, which is slightly longer than other popular minivans like the Honda Odyssey. Regular annual maintenance costs are similar to other minivans according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $534 per year.
Despite these common issues, the 2018 Toyota Sienna is still a highly recommended minivan due to its outstanding reliability ratings as it ages, upscale cabin, smooth suspension, and low ownership costs.
Is 2018 a good year for Sienna?
If you're looking for a roomy minivan that specializes in reliability, longevity and ease of operation, the 2018 Toyota Sienna checks all the right boxes.
How many miles will a 2018 Toyota Sienna last?
A well-maintained 2018 Toyota Sienna can last around 300,000 miles, which is slightly longer than other popular minivans like the Honda Odyssey. Regular annual maintenance costs are similar to other minivans according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $534 per year.
What is the common problem with Toyota Sienna?
The most common defects include body/paint problems, brake problems, steering problems, exterior accessory problems, and engine problems. Overall, these models pose several issues, and it's best to stay away from them if you're looking to buy a used minivan.
What is the recall on the 2018 Toyota Sienna?
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing.
Is 2018 a good year for Sienna?
If you're looking for a roomy minivan that specializes in reliability, longevity and ease of operation, the 2018 Toyota Sienna checks all the right boxes.
What is the common problem of Toyota Sienna?
The most common defects include body/paint problems, brake problems, steering problems, exterior accessory problems, and engine problems. Overall, these models pose several issues, and it's best to stay away from them if you're looking to buy a used minivan.
How many miles will a 2018 Toyota Sienna last?
A well-maintained 2018 Toyota Sienna can last around 300,000 miles, which is slightly longer than other popular minivans like the Honda Odyssey. Regular annual maintenance costs are similar to other minivans according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $534 per year.
Are there any recalls on 2018 Toyota Sienna?
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. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
2018 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
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Toyota Sienna
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Toyota Sienna. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC4JS
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle shut off independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times due to the failure. The contact stated that the failure began in 2019 but had become a persistent failure. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under of an unknown recall and the fuel pump was replaced in 2020; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-30
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DCXJS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: This is a reoccurring issue on numerous occasions but the transmission programming is a danger to drivers when it is in economy mode (the default setting when car starts up). The transmission constantly starts at a higher gear (3rd or 4th) and reduces throttle input from a stop. It makes for a slower takeoff when making a right turn on the stop sign because the engine would be lugging. Similarly when trying to overtake or merge lanes and you try to speed up the vehicle, the car does not want to downshift. The above mentioned problems are not there when eco-mode is disabled or the car is put into sport mode.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-23
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC4JS
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Sienna The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the contact was rear-ended and the vehicle lost control and the vehicle rolled over multiple times and fell into a ditch. The contact stated that the side air bags did deploy but the front air bags did not deploy vduring the accident. Medical attention was given to the contact and her family in which they were transported to the local emergency room. The contact stated she and her family suffered injuries the contact stated she had bruised ribs a contusion to her hip and her shoulder and a bruised lung. The contact daughter suffered a concussion neck and shoulder and was diagnosed with manubrium in her back. The contact son suffered a concussion contusion on his abdomen and neck. The contact spouse suffered an injured wrist finger injury and possibly broken ribs and all of the family suffered from whiplash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local towing company and the vehicle was released to the insurance to be sent to CO-part. The dealer was contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-08
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC3JS
- Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sierra equipped with a Joysceer USA Inc, Hand Control Unit. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message advising to "Stop immediately" was displayed with the error code: 4209 BSM. The contact stated that later a second error code: 1069 SAM was displayed. The contact stated that the messages were due to a malfunction of the Hand Control Unit. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer and installation facility were contacted regarding the failure, but no response was provided. No identifying information was available for the equipment. The failure mileage was 2,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-05
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC2JS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: There has been a "whining" noise or "hum" upon acceleration noticed for several months to a year, could be longer, but getting worse over time. There is also a delay when pressing on gas for the vehicle to actually accelerate. I have had many instances where I am almost hit from behind because of this delay. Obviously the person's behind me have been following me entirely too closely, but nonetheless, scary. This is our primary vehicle for our family, which carries 4 precious boys. I am aware of the CSP already in place for this issue but have been told that my specific vehicle does not qualify for the customer protection program. That seems very odd given the amount of vehicle's listed as "affected"(83,700) sienna's and 66,500 highlanders. You cannot tell me that there are not more out there like mine that are having the SAME problems but being told "not covered". I do not think anyone should have to drive a vehicle with children in it that you are unsure when your transmission is just going to go out or fear getting hit from behind because of the delay in acceleration. Please please do something about this in order to hold toyota accountable!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-19
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DCXJS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I am an owner of a 2018 Toyota Sienna LE. The Vehicle has an issue with the safety connect system. Dealer first states that the cause is the data handling being off, called Toyota turned it on and waited for a few days and still did not work. Called Dealer to make an appointment for service, dealer advised that they reset the DCM twice and to wait 24-48 hours to see if it works. It still does not work. No lights present on the overheard place where the SOS Safety connect Button is located.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-15
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC7JS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When accelerating, both from a stop and/or at speed, there is a definite hesitation. When gas pedal is pressed down, there is a noticeable pause before acceleration begins. This causes safety issues especially when accelerating to merge with moving traffic. Have owned this van since Oct 2021, and it has always been an issue. Possible fuel filter problem. Have not reported issue to dealer. Currently under extended warranty.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-04
- VIN: 5TDDZ3DC5JS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: N
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-13
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC4JS
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded without impact while closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,634.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-17
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DCXJS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the "Pull Over - Take to Dealer" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in Customer Support Program: ZJC (Coverage for UA80 Transmission). The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-21
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC0JS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel line under the intake ruptured when I started my car on 2/21/23. The repair shop said they had never seen one fail like this. I do not have the parts. I was fortunate to be at home and that the engine wasn't hot when this happened so there was no fire. I had an issue starting the car ~ 1 month before that, but I don't know if the issue was fuel related. The car had been sitting for 1 week prior to that issue.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-18
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC2JS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Car stalled, sputtered and died. At first, I thought I was out of gas. After several tries, the car started and went 3 miles to gas station. After getting gas, the car wouldn’t start several times and that same day the check engine light came on. We took it to Autozone to check the code and they said it was showing fuel pump failure. Today I’m taking it in to the dealer for service. It has started and run twice since the initial episode.
CHILD SEAT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-07
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: The contact owns a Baby Trend car seat, Model Number: CS661232H-SB-00137, Manufactured Date: 07/05/2021, installed in a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the buckle handle on the left was hard to operate. The contact also stated that the harness connection was defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to send the car seat back; however, the contact stated she needed a temporary replacement car seat. The car seat was not repaired nor replaced.
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-02
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC1JS
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: The last week of September 2021 my husband notice a sound like water runing and a leak on the driver and passenger seats, we take the vehicle to the Dealer for an inspection on October 2nd. They said the AC hose was clogged for a spiderweb and the leak can create a mold. This mold can affect my family health. We informed to the insurance and we taked the vehicle to the Dealer for repair. They did an expensive special cleaning to Remove the mold, and disamble my entire vehicle, the worse is my vehicle still unassembled after 3 months at the dealership. All this happens with out any warning sign, symptoms or light. This vehicle is 3 years old and all services on time and by the same Dealership. My vehicle has a lot of technology but not warning about this AC clogged and damage my entire vehicle wich still on repair.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-30
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC4JS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Driver side automatic sliding door won’t stay open , upon opening and reach all the way , it will quickly close. My child safety is a big concern.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-03
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC8JS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The front passenger side bumper snap(s) comes undone, by air flow, as vehicle travels down the road - this causes further tearing of the supporting plastic frame. Local Toyota dealership says this initially was caused by a driver of the vehicle hitting a concrete curb. Note: Bottom of the bumper is only 8 inches from ground surface. The safety issue is: the bumper and its supporting plastic frame will eventually break and fall off vehicle while in transport. I have witnessed this several times on other vehicles (especially on Toyota's). Dealer compounds problem by saying entire bumper has to be replaced at high cost to customer. Customer delays repair (as I have). This causes further damage to the supporting plastic frame. I have gone from one snap to several snaps in duration. I sent Corporate Toyota a complaint - Essentially, they said they would not do anything .
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at 74 mph, a deer ran across the freeway, and as a result, the contact crashed into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a sore shoulder but did not require medical treatment. The was not drivable and was towed back to their home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they would run tests on the air bag once the vehicle was fixed. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC7JS
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: When turning left in a busy intersection, our van was struck by another vehicle on the front passenger corner of the car. The strike occurred with my van going about 10 mph, the other car going about 45 mph. All of the airbags deployed. When the airbags deployed, the coverings on the lights came off and the small lightbulb and silver casing projected out, scratching my son's arm. Nothing in the vehicle should break or become a projectile when the airbags deploy. I am not certain on the last few questions.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-01
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC6GS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER HANLEES DAVIS TOYOTA (4202 CHILES RD, DAVIS, CA 95616, (530)753-3352) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE RECALL REPAIR WAS SATISFIED AT MAITA TOYOTA OF SACRAMENTO (2500 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, (916)481-0855) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,350. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-17
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC6JS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: APPEARS ALL THE TIME THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT .
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-20
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC8JS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA FOR A DEFECTIVE LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON OUR 2018 TOYOTA SIENNA. BUT THE DEALERSHIP, FOWLER TOYOTA OF TULSA, WOULD NOT REPLACE THE RECALLED PART FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE BEING CONVERTED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED MOBILITY CONVERSION COMPANY. SO FAR THE VAN HAS NOT MALFUNCTIONED BUT FEEL LIKE THE RECALLED PART SHOULD BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. OUR COMPANY, BRIGHTER DAY, INC., PURCHASED THE VAN FROM AFFORDABLE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS AND IT WAS CONVERTED FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY BY ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. I CALLED & SENT AN EMAIL TO ATS BUT HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE. PLEASE RESPOND AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. THANK YOU, [XXX] ~ FLEET MANAGER BRIGHTER DAY, INC. [XXX]*DT INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-15
- VIN: 5TDZZ3DC7JS
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAD TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT AND WHEN I RICH 85 SPEED THE CAR CHECK AND MY FRIEND HAVE THE SAME CAR SAM MODEL HE HAD THE SAME ISSUE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-27
- VIN: 5TDYZ3DC1JS
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MOBILITY WORKS SOLD ME A CAR,THAT HAD A RECALL,DESIGNED FOR SPECIAL NEEDS,THEY KNEW AVOUT IT PLUS THE RAMP WASNT WORKING PROPERLY,MADE ME PAY FOR AN EXPENSIVE WARRANTY THAT DOESNT COVER THE PROBLEM THAT ALREADY HAS,THEY ARE BLAMING ME FOR MISUSE I GOT IT 4 MONTHS AGO MY SON DOESNT WEIGHT MORE THAN 100 POUNDS
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-25
- VIN: 5TDKZ3DC7JS
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: POWER DOOR CABLE BROKE,DOOR DOES NOT OPEN
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-09
- VIN: 5TDXZ3DC8JS
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: ORIGINAL TIRES AT 17K, MY 2018 SIENNA IS SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT TIRES. ALIGNMENT CHECKED, IT IS FINE.
2018 Toyota Sienna recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2018 Toyota Sienna.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing. As a result, the wheels may crack in the spokes from an impact while driving.
- Consequence: 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 replace them if necessary depending on their production location, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0J.
Negative 2018 Toyota Sienna car reviews
Positive 2018 Toyota Sienna car reviews
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I am writing this review 3 months and 3500 miles into owning a 2018 Sienna XLE. I am very impressed with the safety features. In fact, the automatic assist braking helped save me from an accident when the vehicle in front of me came to a sudden stop on the highway because they missed their exit! The radar proximity alarm sounded and brakes were applied before I realized that the car in front of me was coming to a complete stop, without any cars in front of it. I have received lots of compliments on the comfort of the interior, especially the seats. I live in Florida, but ended up buying the car in Virginia, because apparently Toyota is separated into three regions: Southeast, Gulf Coast, and everything else. The Sienna was about $3k less in Virginia than in FL. It was well worth the drive! I do wish Toyota would have rounded dials for the air conditioner, similar to an iPod, rather than push buttons. You have to look down each time to adjust the buttons. If you had a dial, you could spin it without having to look down. I am not a fan of Toyota's Ensuite. I wish I could have bought the car without it. However, overall I am very happy with the purchase, especially considering the great price I got for it. The Odyssey was its biggest competition, but the 2018 Sienna seemed like a better value; and I can confidently say that I made the right decision.
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This AWD Sienna is amazing! As someone who has driven the Mercury Grand Marquis for over 30 years, I never thought I would find a car as comfortable as my old one, but this Sienna proved me wrong. The radar cruise control is a great feature, and I love how it turns on a dime. Plus, it's a whole foot shorter than the Marquis, which means there's plenty of room for my grandsons and their car seats. It even fits perfectly in my garage!
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Edmunds helped me get a great price with a lot of additional equipment at no extra cost.
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This is a great choice if you're looking for a spacious and reliable mini-van.
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The van we ended up purchasing was a very well taken care of Sienna SE, with leather and all the goods. It's perfect for our two kids and two show dogs. There's so much space and it still drives like a car, not a van. I absolutely love it!
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Ellsworth Jones 2024-08-24
Hello! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with the Toyota Sienna 2018 that my family and I recently leased. Overall, we have enjoyed the comfortable ride and good pick up of the vehicle. However, we did encounter an unexpected issue with the original equipment tires that came with the car. Unfortunately, these Firestone tires are only good for 30,000 miles, which we were not made aware of at the time of leasing. As a result, we now need to purchase new tires with 4 months left on our 36,000 mile lease. While this has been frustrating, I believe it is important for Toyota to be transparent about the tire mileage when leasing or selling this car. I have never had this issue with my previous leases and I hope that future buyers will be aware of this potential expense. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Arturo Tremblay 2024-08-03
We recently said goodbye to our third Toyota Sienna due to recurring issues with the brakes and sliding doors. Despite our love for the van's spaciousness and ride quality, we found that the brakes required replacement before 36000 miles and the sliding doors were sticking and grinding. While Toyota has issued a recall for the sliding door issue, there is currently no repair available. Although the V-6 engine had excellent response, the gas mileage of 22mpg could have been better.