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2017 Toyota Sienna — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2024 to Dec 2017
The most reported issue is power train problems (20 complaints). 13 complaints involved crashes. 4 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V532000
Component: STEERING
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.
Risk: If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V410000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V503000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V553000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V831000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V295000
Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
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.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V211000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V682000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V012000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V876000
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. 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.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 141)
Power Train →10 issues
Your 2017 Sienna started making a whining noise in July 2025, and the Toyota dealership confirmed the transmission is failing. At the time, your vehicle had just over 150,000 miles. You believe this issue should be covered under the UA-80 recall based on research and conversations with other Sienna owners. The dealership attributed it to high mileage, but you suspect it may be a known defect.
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Your transmission is making a whining noise, which Toyota has acknowledged in a technical bulletin (POL19-04) that addresses this exact issue. However, your dealer is claiming your vehicle isn't covered under this bulletin, despite the known problem being documented by Toyota.
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Your 2017 Sienna makes a whining noise from the transmission. A Toyota dealership confirmed the noise is coming from the transmission itself. Toyota has issued a recall for this issue on 2017 Siennas with the UA80 transmission, but your vehicle has a UA80E transmission and isn't covered under that recall, even though the problem appears to affect multiple transmission versions. The fix would likely involve Toyota servicing or replacing internal transmission components to eliminate the noise.
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Your transmission is making an abnormal whining sound that gets progressively louder when you release the accelerator while driving at 30-40 MPH. A dealer diagnosed the issue and determined your transmission needs to be replaced. This is a significant powertrain failure that occurred at approximately 136,000 miles.
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When you tried to accelerate, your Sienna briefly hesitated and then shifted hard into gear, followed by an abnormal whining noise from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights came on. A mechanic couldn't pinpoint the exact cause but mentioned known transmission issues in similar vehicles. The transmission may need inspection or repair to address the hesitation and noise.
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Your 2017 Sienna is making a whining noise from the transmission. The dealer says the transmission needs repair and estimates the cost is very high. You've found a Toyota service bulletin (CSP-zjc) that describes the same problem, but your vehicle's VIN isn't included in the recall, and Toyota won't cover the repair under goodwill service even though the symptoms match.
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Your transmission is making a steady whining noise while driving and shifts feel rough or choppy. The Toyota dealership wants to replace the entire transmission and says it's out of warranty, but Toyota issued a Customer Support Bulletin (ZJC) in 2019 that covers this exact issue for your model year and transmission type for 10 years — the dealer is refusing to honor it despite your symptoms matching the bulletin. You may want to contact Toyota corporate directly or seek a second opinion, as this coverage should apply to your vehicle.
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Your transmission is making a whining noise, and your Toyota dealership has confirmed it's a transmission problem that requires replacement. Your vehicle meets all the criteria for Toyota's known transmission issue program (correct model year, transmission type, and symptoms), but your VIN isn't included in the recall coverage. The repair will involve replacing the entire transmission.
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Your transmission may fail without warning lights appearing, though you might notice unusual sounds coming from the transmission area. The dealer confirmed this is a known issue for certain 2017 Siennas, and Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) for affected vehicles. A transmission rebuild or replacement may be necessary to resolve the problem.
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Your 2017 Sienna makes an abnormal whining sound from the front of the vehicle when starting, reversing, and driving at low speeds like 20 MPH. The dealer is still diagnosing the issue and hasn't repaired it yet. This appears to be related to a known transmission issue, though your vehicle's VIN wasn't listed in Toyota's technical bulletin about it. The fix will likely involve servicing or replacing the transaxle (transmission) components causing the noise.
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Engine →3 issues
Your engine stalled without warning while driving on the highway, then emitted white smoke from under the hood and failed completely at 111,000 miles. The owner reports that many 2017 Siennas have experienced fuel pump failures causing similar stalling, though Toyota indicated no recall applied to this vehicle. Repair costs were estimated at $15,000. The issue likely involves a fuel pump replacement or related fuel system components.
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Your Sienna occasionally loses power while driving at around 35 MPH, then suddenly jerks forward. You've noticed a warning light come on, and this problem has gotten worse over time. A mechanic couldn't identify the cause, so the issue remains undiagnosed and unfixed. The problem started around 69,000 miles and likely involves a fuel delivery or ignition system check.
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Your car makes a whining noise when you accelerate. This noise typically comes from the engine area and becomes noticeable when you press the gas pedal. The issue may be related to a worn serpentine belt, power steering pump, or alternator that needs inspection or replacement.
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Unknown Or Other →3 issues
Your sunroof is leaking water into the cabin during rain, and the water is dripping onto your seatbelts and side airbags. The seatbelts are getting soaked and showing visible wear, and you're concerned that moisture could prevent the airbags from deploying properly in a crash. The dealer suggested cleaning the drain tubes with wire, which helped temporarily, but a permanent fix could cost $3,000–$5,000.
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While driving on the highway, your check engine light came on and traction control shut off without warning. Your vehicle then began stalling and wouldn't accelerate, forcing you to struggle getting the car to safety—a dangerous situation with your family in the car. The dealership determined your transmission had failed and needs to be replaced.
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Your car is making whining noises and feels like it's shaking while driving. The vehicle also appears to be accelerating on its own without you pressing the gas pedal. This combination of symptoms suggests an issue with the engine, transmission, or fuel system that needs prompt attention.
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Air Bags →2 issues
Your driver's side airbags failed to deploy during a head-on collision with a tree at highway speed, while passenger airbags deployed without anyone in the passenger seat. This malfunction left the driver unprotected and resulted in serious neck and back injuries requiring hospitalization. The airbag system may need diagnostic testing and replacement of faulty airbag modules or sensors.
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Your 2017 Toyota Sienna was hit on the passenger side in a crash, but the airbags did not deploy despite no prior warning lights or system issues. The owner sustained serious injuries and believes the airbag system may have failed to function as designed. Toyota has confirmed no active recalls exist for this vehicle, and the airbag system has not yet been inspected by a service center. A full diagnostic inspection of the airbag control module, sensors, and wiring harness may be needed to determine why the system failed to deploy.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your van has been stalling and failing to start, particularly after you fill up the gas tank. This has happened multiple times over several weeks — once while driving on a busy road, once in a car wash, and once at a gas pump — creating dangerous situations where you needed help pushing the van or waiting for a tow truck. Toyota identified a faulty fuel pump as the cause and replaced it to resolve the issue.
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Structure,latches/locks/linkages →1 issue
Your driver's side sliding door has an intermittent problem where it either won't latch when opening or won't close properly when you try to shut it. The door may shut on you unexpectedly even if you're in the doorway, requiring you to physically stop or pull it shut. Toyota has replaced the door sensor multiple times under warranty, but the problem keeps returning without any predictable pattern or warning lights.
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