2015 Toyota Sienna Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Sienna.

20142016
Complaints
284
per 10K Sold
20.6
US Sales
137,497
Crashes
22
Fires
8
Injuries
33
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2015 Toyota Sienna Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#152 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:47,079 mi
#241 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:22,324 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#316 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:28,254 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Sienna.

Body Structure
52
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,079
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
22,324
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
28,254
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
36,136
Wheel Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,415
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
31,122
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
42,659
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
45,220
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
20,183
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,750
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,150
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,333
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,541
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
18,548
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,261
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat:Shell:Booster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Sienna

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~771,645 vehicles.

19V553000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~303 affected

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.

19V410000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~705 affected

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.

16V858000Structure:body:door
~744,437 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.

15V240000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~387 affected

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

15V236000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~262 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

14V757000Air Bags:side/window
~25,551 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.

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2015 Toyota Sienna — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Toyota Sienna has 284 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (52 complaints, avg 47,079 mi); Electrical Faults (41 complaints, avg 22,324 mi); Brakes (16 complaints, avg 28,254 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,312 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Toyota Sienna include 22 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 33 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 771,645 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Toyota Sienna?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Sienna reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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