2011 Toyota Sienna Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 211about this part
- Share
- 34%of 615 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 211 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 34% of the 615 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag warning light came on. I took it to the dealer. They said the airbag doesn't not work now and they are blaming in on a wiring issue, not an air bag issue. They want me to pay $220 to install a new spiral cable, but give me the part for free. This doesn't make sense. The Toyota tacoma trucks had the same issue and they had a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10535208, filed 2013-08, 40,100 miles“Takata recall Toyota has failed to provide or remedy the takata defect within a reasonable time frame. Metal fragments from inflator rupture could kill my family in the event of airbag rupture. I hold Toyota responsible for knowing about this problem and not providing any solution to date.”
NHTSA complaint #10885333, filed 2016-07, 40,000 miles“Takata recall we received a recall for the takata air bag on the passenger side in may 2016. It is now december 2016 and it has not been fixed. We have asked our local dealership about this and they still say there are no parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10935368, filed 2016-12, 100,000 miles“Takata recall, NHTSA #16v340 may 23, 2016. Toyota dealer says I must wait until Toyota contacts me that there is a replacement available and that may take years according to the dealer, venice Toyota, venice, fl”
NHTSA complaint #10899515, filed 2016-08, 38,000 miles“Electrical failure the clock loses time when you turn off engine then when you start engine it will give you warning to check vsc , srs airbag is off , radio is off too. The autimatic lock is not functioning we have to lock doors manually. This is frustrating because we have a brand new car!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10429990, filed 2011-10, 1,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2011–2013, Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2011–2014, Lexus GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2011, Lexus IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
Related 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…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 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.
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 2011 Toyota Sienna
154 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsWheels
37 complaintsTires
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsEquipment
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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