2008 Toyota Sienna Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 429 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 429 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in an accident where a majority of my front end was completely damaged. In fact, the bumper was completely taken off with significant other damage which I have pictures off. Neither airbag deployed. Fortunately I was ok and did not sustain any injuries. I am just surprised by the size of the impact that the airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10669122, filed 2014-12, 76,000 miles“Front dashboard is cracking and sticky. I have heard Toyota had a recall at one time, however I cannot find it. Also, seatbelt in the middle and rear seats lock often in place without breaking. Must unbuckle to release and reset.”
NHTSA complaint #11100747, filed 2018-06, 68,000 miles“I was traveling in a 2008 Toyota Sienna south after just coming from being stopped at a red light when I was t-boned by a driver that ran the red light traveling west bound. I was hit between the driver's side door and front left wheel. The impact took the wheel off the axel and the car was inoperable after the incident. I hit my head on the driver's window as the air bag did not deploy and suffered a concussion and bruising.”
NHTSA complaint #10285462, filed 2009-09, 10,000 miles“Was t-boned by someone who failed to yield on green. He was given a ticket. I was through the intersection going 34.8 miles/hour at the triggering event. Has Toyota do inspection on car and chip . It only registered a front event . Repair costs are 12k, this included replacing both driver side doors????? Why did the airbags not deploy or better yet why was there not even a side event registered when he clearly hit me in the side?? Suffered a concussion and neck back injuries. Had my 6 and 2 year old in the back in car seats.”
NHTSA complaint #10487602, filed 2012-12, 55,000 miles“Could not stop after my ABS brakes locked up then were soft/absent, drove up on the center median, got back on the road attempting to go around the car infront on the right side couldn't due to other traffic then went back to the left got back up on the median. My passenger side front bumper corner went under the other driver's driver's side rear bumper corner lifting her car up into the air causing it to fall on top of the passenger side of my hood and front right fender crushing them, resulting in over 10000 dollars damage. No one was seriously hurt and neither car's airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10511409, filed 2013-05, 37,231 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 2008 Toyota Sienna
117 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
29 complaintsTires
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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