2022 Toyota Sienna Problems
Compared with other Toyota Sienna years
Typical for this model
48/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical Toyota Sienna year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 91 of its 119 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported problem: Braking briefly releases and van lurches forward (57 complaints, median 1,600 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2019, 2020
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 119filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 36 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 36 city / 36 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Toyota Sienna (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe a braking sensation: while slowing to a stop, the van briefly loses braking force and lurches forward before the brakes re-engage. Reports come from low-speed city and downhill stopping and are described as intermittent and hard to reproduce at the dealer. A smaller group describes folded third-row seats that do not latch, a battery drain leaving the van unable to start, and rear visibility blocked by the flip-down entertainment screen.
- Brakes
Braking briefly releases and van lurches forward
- 57 complaints (48%)
- median 1,600 mi at 0.5 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2022–2025
Owners describe steady pedal pressure while slowing, then a moment where the van seems to stop slowing and surges forward before braking returns. It is most often described near a stop sign, red light, or parking spot, and some say it happens on hills or uneven pavement and during the handoff from regenerative to friction braking. Dealers reportedly told some owners the vehicle was operating normally, that hybrids behave this way when charging the battery, or that the driver should brake harder; a few complaints mention a service bulletin being applied without resolving the symptom. Reported across a wide mileage range, concentrated at low speeds under about 20 mph and often on downhill or uneven surfaces.
What to check: Drive the van at low speed toward a stop, including a downhill approach, and see whether braking feels continuous. Ask the dealer whether any braking-related service bulletin has been applied to the vehicle.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I am writing to formally raise a serious and unresolved safety issue with my 2022 Toyota Sienna. The braking system on the vehicle behaves abnormally: when the brake pedal is pressed, the van does not stop immediately. In fact, it momentarily accelerates before decelerating, an extremely dangerous malfunction that has nearly led to multiple accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11673900, filed 2025-07“Unexpected sudden acceleration (when braking) as I was slowing down from exiting a highway, just as I was approaching full stop, it felt like the regenerative braking stopped grabbing momentarily and I violently lurched forward for what seemed like a feet or two. I thought it was a fluke back then and thought nothing of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11670957, filed 2025-07 - Seats
Folded third-row seats do not lock in place
- 7 complaints (6%)
- typically at 0.6 yrs old
- filed 2021–2025
Owners say the third-row seats do not latch when stowed, so they bounce over bumps and can swing up and relatch on their own, sometimes during braking. Complaints mention this happening with pets or passengers in the cargo area, and some owners note older Sienna generations had a locking mechanism. Described from the first months of ownership onward, often on speed bumps or during braking.
What to check: Fold the third row down and push up on each section to see whether it stays latched, then fold and unfold it a couple of times.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The 3rd row seats doesn’t have locks when it folds down so when we hit a bump it just go up and down and during sudden breaking the folded 3rd row seats come up because there is no locks . But all older models of Sienna have the safety lock . It is a simple fix but my new Sienna doesn’t have the major safety lock . During a accident it might come and hit the 2nd row passengers .PLEASE CONSIDER THIS SAFETY ISSUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11444885, filed 2021-12“Back seats do not lock down when folded. This almost caused my pet to get hurt when going over a speed bump sent them flying up. Seats should lock down when folded to prevent injury to pets. Also almost hurt by daughter in backseat when the single seat came up flying up and re-latched into up position from folded position hitting her arm in the process.”
NHTSA complaint #11638481, filed 2025-01 - Electrical system
Battery drains and the van will not start
- 7 complaints (6%)
- typically at 2.3 yrs old
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2022–2025
Complaints describe the van failing to start after sitting, requiring a jump start, and then displaying multiple system warnings across the hybrid, braking, and driver-assist systems. Owners report a software update or battery replacement at the dealer, and some mention the repair not being covered once the mileage exceeded the warranty limit. Reported at varying mileages, typically after the van sits or after a short drive.
What to check: Ask whether the 12-volt battery has been replaced and whether any software updates related to battery drain were performed; check that the van starts cleanly after sitting overnight.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I my Sienna had its 12 volt battery depleted over night with no reason. After it was jump started, literally every single piece of equipment was malfunctioning and producing an alert (hybrid system, brake pressure, RCTA, BSM, AWD,tire pressure and so on). After several restarts of the engine (about 15 min after running engine), all systems went to normal except hybrid drive system, that still asked for maintenance and the tire pressure sensor was still on alert. …”
NHTSA complaint #11475612, filed 2022-07“Our 2022 Toyota Sienna would not start after arriving at a doctor’s appointment. Contacted active ToyotaCare for towing - no one showed up. Called a friend to jump start van; consulted the owners’ manual and performed jump. Van started but could only be driven about 100 yds in parking lot. Van stopped; multiple error codes showed up when trying to jump start again. ToyotaCare didn’t call again or show up so we ended up paying for tow service to the dealership - Haley Toyota of Richmond. …”
NHTSA complaint #11558999, filed 2023-12
Buying note. Test the braking feel at low speed and on a downhill stop, and check that the stowed third-row seats stay latched. Ask for the service history on battery replacements, software updates, and any braking-related bulletins.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 119 consumer complaints for the 2022 Toyota Sienna. 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 41 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 14 Toyota Sienna model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 48 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes62 52%
- Electrical system12 10%
- Other or unknown11 9.2%
- Seats9 7.6%
- Vehicle speed control7 5.9%
- Engine5 4.2%
- Fuel system5 4.2%
Also reported: Air bags (4), Exterior lighting (4), Lane departure (4), Wheels (4), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Equipment (1), Hybrid propulsion system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Experienced it a number of times intermittently. When making a stop from about 25-30 mph, just before making a full stop (~10mph) while foot on the break, the vehicle lunge for a split second. The feeling of loss of braking power. At number of times, I thought I was going to rear end the veh in front of me. The last time I experienced it was last Aug 7.”
NHTSA complaint #11607678, filed 2024-08Electrical system: “The wiring harness connector for both lights has had water accumulate in the connector which causes the rear tail lights to fail. Both of my tail lights have failed, and the cause was corrosion inside the wiring harness connector. I had to replace the wiring harness and connectors on both sides, driver, and passenger And I had to pay out-of-pocket. The dealer said that this problem is common on 22 sienna's and I have seen other 22 sienna's with out their driver and passenger rear running lights burnt out.”
NHTSA complaint #11687593, filed 2025-09Other or unknown: “The padding in headrest is unglued and coming loose. My son has grabbed the head supports at times but I noticed it detached one day and not sitting in the correct position. I have tried to reattach but would require heavy duty glue and assistance with assembly. Car seat is available for inspection and I will include pictures. The car seat has not been inspected by police, manufacturer of others.”
NHTSA complaint #11465671, filed 2022-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Driver and passenger front window have obstructed visibility, when wearuling polarized glasses. This might be no issue for sunglasses but with regular glasses, it could impact safety. In an irregular pattern clouds of low visibility are spread across these windows. Normal sight without my or my wife's sunglasses is not impaired. It was observed in full sun while being in clouds I didn't try it.”
NHTSA complaint #11461020, filed 2022-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,600 and 9,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Toyota Sienna version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 36 | 36 | 36 | $1,850 |
| Sienna AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 35 | 36 | 35 | $1,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V239000Apr 13, 2022Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › SoftwareCovers: Toyota Sienna 2021–2022, Highlander Hybrid 2020–2022, Venza Hybrid 2021–2022 +8 more
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid…
- 21V889000Nov 17, 2021Seat belts › Rear/other › AnchorageCovers: Toyota Sienna 2022, Sienna Hybrid 2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Sienna vehicles equipped with seating for eight passengers. An incorrect seat belt webbing guide may have been installed on the outboard second-row seat belt assemblies.
Recall details for the 2022 Toyota Sienna → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 41 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249327Dec 19, 2024Engine cooling, Other or unknown. TT: Engine Oil Leak between the Lower Oil Pan and Crank Case
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Body and structure. Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type…
- 11007455Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11006161Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11007445Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
Other model years of the Toyota Sienna
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 119 | 2,000 | 2 | — | 36 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 165 | 28,000 | 1 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 38 | 14,571 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2019 | 45 | 22,250 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 18 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2018 | 72 | 29,000 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2017 | 157 | 21,800 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 76 | 19,000 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 44 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 233 | 30,000 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 79 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 163 | 48,212 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 32 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 183 | 48,918 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 36 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 247 | 58,000 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 54 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 615 | 56,000 | 14 | 4 | 21 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 172 | 67,500 | 8 | — | 19 | 58 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 207 | 84,425 | 10 | — | 19 | 54 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 429 | 77,000 | 9 | — | 19 | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 364 | 68,000 | 10 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,017 | 70,800 | 11 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,130 | 66,000 | 12 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 2,062 | 75,000 | 10 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 105 | 54,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 181 | 66,846 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 180 | 66,268 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 363 | 81,650 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 215 | 90,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 294 | 78,850 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Sienna?
Owners of this model year most often describe a braking sensation: while slowing to a stop, the van briefly loses braking force and lurches forward before the brakes re-engage. The issues reported most often: Braking briefly releases and van lurches forward; Folded third-row seats do not lock in place; Battery drains and the van will not start.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Toyota Sienna have?
NHTSA recorded 119 consumer complaints for the 2022 Toyota Sienna as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Toyota Sienna is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 62 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electrical system with 12.
Has the 2022 Toyota Sienna been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota Sienna get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Sienna (Sienna 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 36 mpg combined, 36 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Toyota Sienna reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,600 and 9,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.