2005 Toyota Sienna Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Toyota Sienna, 5% of the 1,130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,800 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash board is cracked on or near the passenger side air bag. I feel this could be a problem for the passenger if activated. Toyota knew of this problem and had a recall which ended my 2017. I was never notified of this recall. A check with Toyota and they state nothing can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #11219287, filed 2019-06, 60,000 miles“Airbag light comes on due to faulty wiring harness (or location). According to manual this means that the airbag(s) turn off as the occupancy sensors do not work properly. The wiring harness itself is located where I put my left foot when sitting on the passenger side with the seat pushed back. It is a bad design that endangers lives. Recommend a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10534599, filed 2013-08, 91,000 miles“Tried to avoid oncoming truck over double line by easing to r shoulder and caught ice. Slide, driver side tires went up on guardrail, went airborne taking out a mailbox, bounced in a lower front yard went back in air. Pinged off large trees x3 then passed thru 2 field goal and the tree dead center and my van hit hard! Crumpling my front end but not deploying any air bags. Nice seatbelt bruise and shaken but no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10555403, filed 2013-12, 133,000 miles“Airbag system failure. In my case the airbag light indicated a failure to the right front passenger airbag system. When I reported it to Toyota the person on the line said they had known problems with the airbag on these models. The problem has apparently been upgraded to a level just under a recall. Luckily my car has not been in an accident but there may be others out there with inoperable airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #10389618, filed 2011-03, 74,400 miles“Our 2005 Toyota Sienna had a srs light come on this week intermittently. We took it to our local dealership and found that there is a passenger side airbag harness defect code bo111 that will cost us $2500 dollars to repair. We have less than 100,000 miles on our van. It has not been in any accidents and we have been current on all our services and check up. Now we are questioning the safety of the airbags in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10395324, filed 2011-04, 97,249 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131968Jan 23, 2014Toyota has received reports regarding excessive electrical resistance in the Side Airbag connector of certain 2004 to 2009 Model Year Sienna vehicles. The connector could have…
- 10131967Jan 22, 2014In our continuing efforts to help ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Side…
- 10055245Jan 22, 2014Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. There is an excessive electrical resistance, on some vehicles, where the connector had been improperly crimped, during time…
- 10131949Jan 17, 2014Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit an SRS lamp ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B0111 and/or B0116. An updated repair procedure is available…
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 16 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
| 2012 | 84 | 34% |
| 2011 | 211 | 34% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 37 | 10% |
| 2006 | 307 | 30% |
| 2005 | 60 | 5% |
| 2004 | 35 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Sienna
499 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
135 complaintsSeat belts
83 complaintsSteering
79 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsTires
67 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
62 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsElectronic stability control
43 complaintsEngine
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology