2012 Toyota Sienna Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 34%of 247 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Toyota Sienna, 34% of the 247 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,200 miles. 4 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.
“Making a right hand turn and I believe the truck in front of me lost the trailer hitch. I was only traveling about 15 MPH. Drove over a trailer hitch in the road and all the airbags deployed, causing a violent stop to the van and injuries and shock to my daughter and myself”
NHTSA complaint #11089764, filed 2018-04, 195,000 miles“My van uses a takata airbag that I need replaced immediately, I am scared for my family driving the van. News media has shown how dangerous this defect is and hope to get this issue resolved soon.”
NHTSA complaint #10945426, filed 2017-01, 17,000 miles“Brought car in for airbag safety recall. Was told it was completed. After this received another recall mailing for the same problem. Called the Toyota recall resolution team number to verify. Was told that a temporary airbag was installed and that I needed to have the good one reinstalled when they got them in. She called the dealer to set up an appointment then told me that it was taken care of and a new airbag was not needed. And stated that she was confused. And that I needed to go back to the dealer to get a written statement that the work was done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349260, filed 2020-08, 61,400 miles“Takata recall: I began talking to Toyota's 1800 # on tuesday, february 21 about needing a loaner car because our 2012 Sienna is affected by the takata recall. On the 23rd of february, the dealer don mcgill Toyota located at kirkwood/I-10 called saying they could offer us a chrysler town & country van but only that one day. My wife was out of town until saturday, but I was told they couldn't hold the loaner car that long. The representative than suggested that a dealership closer to our home could help me better and transferred my information to a dealer at I-10/mason road in katy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957327, filed 2017-02, 82,000 miles“Takata recall 'received notice for NHTSA campaigns: 17v006 (air bags) & 16v858 (structure) for our family vehicle. We have 4 small kids that require car seats so it is not feasible for the front passenger seat to not be used. Per notice, I called Toyota and visited a local dealership in february 2017 to discuss the issue and request a rental or discount on a replacement vehicle. Was informed rentals were limited to $35/day which would only provide a mid-size car (would not fit my family) and no replacement vehicle option was available. Then in march 2017, the sliding door opened while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971889, filed 2017-04, 48,000 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
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2012, Lexus IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012 +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
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 2012 Toyota Sienna
72 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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