2020 Toyota Sienna Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,422miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Toyota Sienna, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,422 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving on hwy, suddenly engine light came on. Also I lost acceleration. When I press gas pedal no response from car. Vehicle was slowing down so pulled into gas station. When I stopped the car, engine light was still on, traction light came on and steering system light came on. Also engine light was solid and it was not flashing”
NHTSA complaint #11329923, filed 2020-06, 2,644 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11406711, filed 2021-04, 6,200 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist. Additionally, the Check Vehicle Stability Control System , Pre-Collision System Malfunction , and Lane Departure Alert messages were displayed. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the rack and pinion was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was then notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls on the VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #11547302, filed 2023-09Related recalls
- 19V532000Jul 16, 2019Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured…Covers: Toyota Sienna 2017–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10172837Feb 10, 2020Some 2019 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid and some 2019 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped Audio Plus (version 1010) or Premium Audio (version 1010) or earlier may exhibit…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 6% |
| 2008 | 33 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 61 | 6% |
| 2005 | 79 | 7% |
| 2004 | 159 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota Sienna
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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