2019 Toyota Sienna Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Toyota Sienna, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
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.
“I pulled onto a highway and reaching about 25 MPH the 2019 Sienna hesitated for at least 10 seconds as if it was not getting gas. I pressed the gas wanting to get out of the way of traffic and it jumped slightly but would not go. Then it kicked in with a few hesitations and took off. Another 100' or so, it did it again. Prior to this I had already brought it to Toyota complaining that there is a hesitation when the van is not warmed up yet between 20-40 MPH. It is only slight, but noticeable and feels like it is not getting gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278845, filed 2019-11, 20,000 miles“Pulled out into oncoming traffic and vehicle hesitated and would not accelerate. Dash lights came on and car stalled. Attempted to crank van and it restarted but would barely move with the accelerator pressed fully. Had to call a tow truck to have it delivered to the dealer. I called Toyota road side assistance number and 2.5 later no one showed up. Called again and demanded a different tow company respond and 30 minutes later someone was at the scene. This episode stated 230 pm and van was picked up 637pm.”
NHTSA complaint #11299633, filed 2020-01, 12,000 miles“Toyota notified owners of a fuel pump problem in january 2020. It is now 6 months later and Toyota still does not have a fix for this problem. I am unable to safely use my car and not even the Toyota dealership will offer me enough money to cover my loan in order to sell the car. I am paying $600 a month for a car I can't use and can't sell.”
NHTSA complaint #11329283, filed 2020-06“Car was recalled for fuel pump and I repaired in 8/2020 with approximately 11,190 miles. I had complained that car, since time of purchase and had 4662 miles when I insisted Toyota fix this, (hunted for gears, hesitated, lagged when accelerator pushed, and had poorer gas mileage than expected). The car now has 34,875 miles on it and is doing the same thing, hesitating, lunging between gears. Our mechanic confirmed this and stated worse when using a.c. …”
NHTSA complaint #11528072, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 11005119Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 11005061Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 10210370Mar 8, 2022TT: Some 2017-2022 Highlander, and 2017-2020 Sienna vehicles may experience an engine oil leak condition from the No.2 Oil pan. This issue is currently under investigation…
- 10179702Aug 7, 2020TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 10179606Aug 7, 2020TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 10177592Jun 12, 2020TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 10177575Jun 1, 2020TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 15 | 10% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 7% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 23 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 | 39 | 9% |
| 2007 | 42 | 12% |
| 2006 | 11 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Sienna
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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