2011 Toyota Sienna Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 615 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 2% of the 615 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“2011 Toyota van front passenger seat-the seat became stuck and would not move during any attempt to adjust it with the handle. No debris or obstruction was in the seat track after multiple checks. After being service by Toyota and first being told by the technician that it was debris in track and my requesting to have the debris that was in the track, he then stated that he threw it out, I asked him if we could inspect the garbage for the 'items' so I could have it, he then stated that 'spring also came off the seat' which he did not tell me during our previous conversation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500724, filed 2013-02, 25,500 miles“I have an 8 month old son, who is very tall for his age. Therefore, he is in a britax roundabout 50 carseat - rearfacing. I drive a 2011 Toyota Sienna xle. One day when I was parked on an uphill incline, my sleeping son's head fell forward and he stopped breathing until my husband realized it and pushed his head back. We had been using a rolled receiving blanket to help how upright his rearfacing seat sits in the backseat captains chair of our van. The straps of the carseat are not long enough to accommodate a pool noodle, because the seat of the car is so reclined.”
NHTSA complaint #10354970, filed 2010-09, 700 miles“This is a major issue that could lead to death for the third row passengers. The legs of the third row do not lock into the floor all the time. Please see pictures it will clarify the issue. In case of rear end the seats could rotate back and the passengers could have a direct hit to the top of the head.”
NHTSA complaint #11276990, filed 2019-10, 75,000 miles“Third row of seats do not remain safely and firmly attached to the floor. We have taken the vehicle to two Toyota dealers and they are unable to fix the problem. Toyota hopes to fix the issue in a month or two. Hope noone gets killed while Toyota works on fixing the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10382824, filed 2011-02, 12,000 miles“Third row seat does not latch properly, doesn't stay firmly attached to the floor. We have taken the vehicle to a Toyota dealer three times and they are unable to fix the problem. Indoor noise is pretty high too, grinding , seat shaking type of sound.”
NHTSA complaint #10384703, filed 2011-02, 8,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2005–2011, Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010, Highlander 2005–2011 +11 more
- 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2005–2011, Sequoia 2005–2011, Highlander 2006–2011 +10 more
- 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2010–2013, Highlander 2009–2013, Venza 2009–2013 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208995Feb 1, 2022TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually…
- 10190448Mar 5, 2021TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually…
- 10144752Sep 5, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
- 10141582May 14, 2018TT: Some vehicles may experience a condition in which the 2nd row seat, with center seat, exhibits a chirp/squeak noise from the rear seat latches (floor area). This condition is…
- 10129968Feb 2, 2018TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource…
- 10131669Jan 8, 2018Technical Instructions: Product Update Expired on December 31, 2017. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN F0M 3RD ROW SEAT BACK PANEL REPLACEMENT CERTAIN 2011…
- 10142494Apr 10, 2017TSB: Some North American produced RAV4, Highlander, Highlander HV, and Sienna vehicles equipped with manual front seats may exhibit an inoperative forward/rearward adjustment…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Sienna
211 complaintsBody and structure
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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