2015 Toyota Sienna Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Toyota Sienna, 3% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.
“The cruise control backlighting on the control stalk blinks/flashes erratically in the driver's peripheral vision. This is quite dangerous and distracting. This happens at all speeds and driving conditions but seems to be worse when having to turn the steering wheel more (I.e. A parking lot vs. Changing lanes on the highway).”
NHTSA complaint #10825127, filed 2016-02, 16,000 miles“The dashboard speedometer and tachometer gauges cannot be illuminated without turning on parking or headlights. These gauges cannot be seen during the day when the dashboard is shadowed. Issue has been reported on Sienna chat boards and numerous Toyota service departments.”
NHTSA complaint #11032970, filed 2017-10, 31,192 miles“In daylight, when headlights are off or automatic, the speedometer does not illuminate. With headlights on, illumination is very faint at its maximum setting. The display is so dark that it cannot be reliably read. With sunglasses, it is impossible to read the speedometer. Note, this is an analog speedometer, and this model does not have an additional digital speed display. An internet search indicates that this problem is universal for this model/year (not a defect in my vehicle). It creates a hazard because one cannot easily determine speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11012156, filed 2017-08, 20,000 miles“The speedometer & tachometer on the model has a dark background with small numbers and doesn't illuminate in the auto position. If the sun is bright with glare off other vehicles and you have to wear sun glasses they illuminate but the are either difficult to see or impossible. This is a safety concern, in my opinion, while you vehicle is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10846305, filed 2016-03Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 34 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Sienna
61 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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