2012 Toyota Sienna Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 247 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,302miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the 247 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,302 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“When coming to a stop going about 5 MPH towards a stop sign, my van accelerated into traffic. Because the van jolted me into oncoming traffic, it almost caused an accident. It doesn't seem to matter whether I am braking or coasting, the van will accelerate uncontrollably.I have two children and not only am I putting their lives at risk, but mine also. I am not able to drive this vehicle due to how dangerous it is.”
NHTSA complaint #11175789, filed 2019-02, 99,000 miles“On the afternoon of january 10, 2019, my Toyota Sienna failed to brake and resulted in a two-car collision. Just before the accident, my son who was seated in the second-row, observed on the multi-information display that the ABS, vsc, and trac were displaying.”
NHTSA complaint #11166471, filed 2019-01, 81,500 miles“I met an accident when a car (at speed around 65 MPH) crossing the red light coming from my right hit my car at my right front and none of the srs bags did not deploy. We were 4 passengers at the time of the accident and we all had minor injuries. All the srs bags for other car has been deployed that hit my car. I am really concerned we all 4 would have been killed and it has been considered as the fatal accident by police report.”
NHTSA complaint #11022513, filed 2017-09, 35,000 miles“Re: TSB # t-sb-0045-14 rev2 september 19, 2017 front brake vibration we have been having a front brake vibration problem since june of 2016. We have spent money on new brakes, rotors, calipers, and tires, all to try to stop the problem. Just a couple weeks ago the tsp referenced above was brought to our attention. We have been to our local Toyota dealer and have been in contact with Toyota and are not satisfied with the response. They say it it not a safety issue, but how can overheating brakes not be a safety issue? We would appreciate your looking into the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035668, filed 2017-10, 97,402 miles“After the weather drop to 45 degrees on october 5, 2014 I started my 2012 Toyota Sienna (awd), I immediately notice that all light in the panel were on. There is warning in center view panel alerting me that I need to take the vehicle to dealership for ABS, vsc and brake system problem. The following day I drove the vehicle to the dealership and notice that the speedometer and gas gauge are not working. The speedometer hand is moving back and forth. The gas is always in the full mode. I also notice that the brake is always in on mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641620, filed 2014-10, 9,300 milesRelated recalls
- 19V553000Jul 25, 2019Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2012–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187265Jan 21, 2021TSB: Some 2010 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front door glass run on either the right-hand or left-hand side comes loose from the door…
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10184560Nov 24, 2020TSB: Some 2011 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a vibration/pulsation from the front brakes that can be felt in the brake pedal while lightly applying the brake…
- 10142870Jun 6, 2018TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE May 10, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0033-18.
- 10141575May 10, 2018TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0045-14. * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year…
- 10132476Sep 19, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 19, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Sienna vehicles. August 2, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10131868Mar 16, 2017Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Overhead Console Switch Assembly operation in Certain 2012 Model Year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Certain 2011 ?…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 62 | 52% |
| 2021 | 80 | 48% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 | 10 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 43 | 10% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 73 | 7% |
| 2005 | 68 | 6% |
| 2004 | 88 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 12% |
| 2002 | 24 | 13% |
| 2001 | 19 | 11% |
| 2000 | 39 | 11% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 44 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Sienna
84 complaintsBody and structure
72 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsWheels
12 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