2013 Toyota Sienna Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 183 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,905miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 183 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,905 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Fuel pump sometimes stop working intermittently, which could lead to a sudden stall or hesitation while driving. The problem increases the risk of a crash, especially when the my Sienna van is traveling at a high speed. When fuel pump fails, I notice that the vehicle's engine starts running rough and that warning lights may appear on the dashboard. The engine might not restart if it stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11326270, filed 2020-05, 35 miles“When vehicle is in motion and I take my foot off the accelerator to coast to yield to oncoming traffic, but then see my way clear to accelerate into traffic and put my foot on the gas to enter the traffic flow, my vehicle stalls and won't accelerate. Where normal acceleration and pick up would enable me to enter traffic safely, there have been numerous occasions when I have almost been hit by other vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269242, filed 2019-10, 35,000 miles“I was stopped at a bank drive up window, with my foot on the brake and as I put the vehicle in park the engine surged up to about 6900 RPM. I have had this happen to me about 4 or 5 times that the engine has surged as I have stopped. I have taken the vehicle to Toyota repair and been told that the vehicle computer does not indicate that there is a problem. I have been able so far to maintain control the vehicle, but this has happened too many times for it not to be reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10725113, filed 2015-06, 26,805 miles“My wife and I were going out of our 60 foot driveway. We were going forward as I always back into the driveway. I applied the accelerator a little to get the car to the end of the driveway. I applied the brake and held it down so I could look for traffic. As I held down on the brake, the engine started to race as if someone was pushing the accelerator to the floor. The brakes held. I turned off the motor, calmed down and restarted the engine- no motor rush. Thank the lord this happened in our driveway. Had this happened on the highway, we could have killed someone or gotten killed ourselves. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724910, filed 2015-06, 16,905 miles“As I was pulling on to the highway the traction control light and the engine light came on. I then noticed the vehicle was underpowered, like one cylinder was deactivated. Called my dealer from highway who advised that they were closing in 5 mins and to not turn it off as it may not restart and I may be stranded on highway. Dealer felt that it was just bad gas, but I made an appointment to have them check out the car the next day. Drove at reduced speed to my house, turned car off and a few minutes later restarted van and all the lights went out and the car performed as normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10579355, filed 2014-04, 4,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162784Jun 19, 2019Customer Support Program: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, and pursuant to a proposed class action settlement, Toyota is announcing a…
- 10162770Jun 19, 2019TSB: Some 2011 ? 2018 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a condition where the fuel lid door is loose or not flush against the vehicle body, which may prevent the driver side…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 21% |
| 2019 | 13 | 28% |
| 2018 | 13 | 18% |
| 2017 | 17 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 49 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Sienna
44 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsWheels
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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