2017 Toyota Sienna Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Toyota Sienna, 11% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.
“Vehicle exhibits periods of rough acceleration, chugging, and hesitation. After 3 trips to different Toyota dealers they refuse to address problem. A massive recall of Toyota fuel pumps is underway on several vehicles including 2017 Sienna's but dealerships claim my 2017 Sienna is not on list. I've lived with this for 3 years and my vehicle is till under warranty with less than 18,000 miles on it. Happens whenever vehicle is used. Dealerships won't test it as they have to drop gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #11326738, filed 2020-06, 17,500 miles“Car smelled of gas from the time I bought it (new) after it was started and it was driven for a few miles. Sitting overnight, the smell would dissipate, but the same thing happened each day -- strong gas smell after a few miles of driving . Colder weather, the smell was more pronounced. Dealer didn't see any dripping gas, so sent me home twice without repairs being done. After they kept it overnight, they smelled the smell in the morning and only then decided to call Toyota who said there has been a few problems with injector seals. It was repaired and is fine now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010601, filed 2017-07, 300 miles“Car stalls when accelerating from a stop. Happens on highway stop and go and when entering a junction after a stop sign. After the stall the car jerks as it suddenly lacks torque and goes to a lower gear. Toyota technician said that traction control shuts off fuel. This is dangerous since it leaves you stalled after going into a junction. They issued a TSB 0197-17 that didn't solve the problem and they claim that there is no problem and that it is a driving style issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11139858, filed 2018-10, 2,500 miles“Top hinge on fuel cover door broken after 52k miles. From searching online, it seems to be a reported issue with the Sienna due to required pressure to close the fuel cover door.”
NHTSA complaint #11372932, filed 2020-11, 52,000 miles“For about five months now, when we COMPLETELY fill our gas tank (2017 Toyota Sienna) even to the point of overflowing bit, the dashboard Fuel Indicator red arrow no longer goes all the way over to the right AND the distance until empty mileage is much less than what it should be (ie 306 miles vs approx 440 miles). We have tried the resets, which don't work. We only use good-grade gasoline.”
NHTSA complaint #11612376, filed 2024-09Related recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2017–2020, Tacoma 2017–2020, Lexus RX350 2017–2020 +28 more
- 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2017–2019, Lexus GS 350 2013–2015, 2018–2019, IS 350 2014–2015, 2018–2019 +27 more
Related service bulletins
- 10234314Mar 6, 2023TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, and 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS…
- 10230385Dec 22, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma…
- 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…
- 10130004Feb 23, 2018TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma, 2017 model year Sienna and Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a chirping noise…
- 10131712Jan 11, 2018TT: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the…
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 2017 Toyota Sienna
38 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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