2019 Toyota Sienna Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Toyota Sienna, 13% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 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.
“The car was parked in a parking lot and turned off. We were entering the vehicle and the automatic side door of the van failed to reopen upon sensing something in the way. The door closed and someone's foot with shoe was caught in the closed door.”
NHTSA complaint #11416695, filed 2021-05, 35,000 miles“About 2 years after the 9/30/2019 purchase (new), the paint on the front engine hood began peeling & cracking. Calls to Parks Toyota were ineffective. Now the entire hood has pervasive cracks. The hood needs to be removed, sanded & painted with a more substantial, long-lasting paint. The paint used is supposed to contain an additional clear coat for protection.”
NHTSA complaint #11714572, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while getting his child from the rear passenger sliding door without warning the sliding door closed on the childs right hand. The child was taken to the hospital to treat the injuries. The vehicle had not been repaired or diagnosed. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11416074, filed 2021-05, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to lower while using the remote. While reversing, the back-up camera became inoperable. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated the failure was due to the remote start feature that was installed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that she noticed the mirrors were fractured. While driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown safety features became inoperable. There was a burning odor detected inside the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11486452, filed 2022-09, 72,000 miles“The fuel door hinge has separated from the fuel door. The fuel door now opens partially and can impede the proper function of the power sliding door as it opens or attempt to close.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 11% |
| 2019 | 6 | 13% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 | 27 | 36% |
| 2015 | 61 | 26% |
| 2014 | 44 | 27% |
| 2013 | 44 | 24% |
| 2012 | 72 | 29% |
| 2011 | 154 | 25% |
| 2010 | 57 | 33% |
| 2009 | 97 | 47% |
| 2008 | 117 | 27% |
| 2007 | 102 | 28% |
| 2006 | 261 | 26% |
| 2005 | 499 | 44% |
| 2004 | 962 | 47% |
| 2003 | 18 | 17% |
| 2002 | 42 | 23% |
| 2001 | 35 | 19% |
| 2000 | 52 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 17% |
| 1998 | 35 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Sienna
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
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 29, 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