2006 Toyota Sienna Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 307about this part
- Share
- 30%of 1,017 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 307 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 30% of the 1,017 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag warning light started flashing indicating a problem with the side air bags. My internet research reveals that this is a very common problem with the 2006 Toyota Sienna, Toyota has issued two technical service bulletins but they refuse to correct the problem with out making extensive charges to their customers. My vehicle has been through normal use and never in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10702434, filed 2015-03, 128,800 miles“My van was under warranty and the air bag light was blinking. I brought to dealer for repair twice, and I was told be the Toyota repair shop that it was normal. Until now (the van is no longer warranty) through forum I know it is something wrong, and it happened to several 2006 Toyota Sienna. It is safety concerning, and I would submit this for recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10546134, filed 2013-09, 18,000 miles“All of a sudden, the air bags (srs) light came on and kept blinking. It stays blinking whenever the car is started. I checked the manual and am sure it is the srs light (not for the seat belt). The car was purchased in dec 2006, and I have not had air bags issue before. Really concerned about the safety of this car given the short period of time that I own it.”
NHTSA complaint #10522119, filed 2013-06, 62,000 miles“One morning, just a regular morning as always, I got into my car to drive to work, turned the car on, and the airbag light came on. It continued to flash the whole time I was driving. It has been flashing ever since, every time I drive this car. There was no accidents or any funny business, just out of the blue it started flashing.”
NHTSA complaint #10533150, filed 2013-08, 100,000 miles“Drove van for approximately 20 minutes, parked it for an hour, when I got back in, my airbag light was indicating. Called dealer, told me to bring it in for a $150 fee just to read the light. Took it to my mechanic who told me the driver's side airbag was indicating and they had received a technical service bulletin about it and had several toyotas in with the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10520417, filed 2013-06, 91,000 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 2006 Toyota Sienna
261 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
67 complaintsTires
65 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsWheels
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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