2013 Toyota Sienna Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 12%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Toyota Sienna, 12% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Faulty tk airbags - I got a notice over mail about it. 2. My side door opened during driving, I then found out there is a recall for sliding power doors (electric issue) - I contacted local Toyota dealership, but they said they cannot handle it in the next 5 months as they have no parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11047536, filed 2017-11, 43,000 miles“Power doors stopped working and are stuck open. They stick open with my kids in the back and I was driving home. I've owned this car for 44 days. Moyer just quit door is stuck halfway. Thank god we got home safe!!! Less then 90000 miles and the car is unusable. Door became stuck when we pulled over on side of the road to adjust my sons car seat( buckles where not right enough) when I went to close it the door wouldn't budge. We where on a busy street. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898271, filed 2016-08, 86,000 miles“This has now occurred twice and has been repaired multiple times. The 1st time happened a few weeks after being purchased. I was traveling approx 45-50mph, began breaking for a yellow light when suddenly the woman in front of me stopped short of the light. To avoid hitting her I had to break firm but not slamming on the breaks. I stopped about a car length short of her and then felt an impact. I assumed I had been hit from behind by another driver but there was no car there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807993, filed 2015-12, 40,000 miles“I received a recall regarding the sliding doors on my Toyota needing to be repaired due to an electrical defect that could cause them to open while underway. This problem actually occurred on one occasion so I immediately contacted the dealer and brought my vehicle in for repair. Once I arrived I was told the repair could not be made as I had a bruno swing out handicapped seat installed on the passenger side for my wife. I was told the seat would have to be removed and the vehicle returned to its original condition before they would make the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280809, filed 2019-11, 28,000 miles“After driving the vehicle to the gas station and filling up with gas, the van would not restart. When the start button was pressed, it would just click, after several attempts it was determined that at least the battery was dead. This all happened in 5 degree weather. In an attempt to open the drivers side rear, unlocked sliding power door, it would not open. My wife was unable to open the door to get our 18 month old out of a cold car. In a panic, she had to climb over the center console from the drivers seat to pull him out, and then climb back over to exit the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691010, filed 2015-02, 17,100 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10238157May 30, 2023TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered…
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10169334Nov 18, 2019TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10155247Feb 28, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10142898Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the power sliding door rear lock assemblies on certain 2011?2015 model year Sienna vehicles. In these…
- 10142890Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power moon roof, power sliding doors or power hatch are inoperative from the overhead…
- 10129577Jan 12, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit…
- 10128692Jan 12, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 10% |
| 2021 | 13 | 8% |
| 2020 | 7 | 18% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 | 7 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 13% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 44 | 19% |
| 2014 | 16 | 10% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
| 2012 | 27 | 11% |
| 2011 | 69 | 11% |
| 2010 | 20 | 12% |
| 2009 | 28 | 14% |
| 2008 | 45 | 10% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 85 | 8% |
| 2005 | 65 | 6% |
| 2004 | 132 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 24 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Sienna
44 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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