2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna, most often about brakes. There is 1 recall for this model year.
- Complaints
- 165
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 14
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 11
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 80 of 165 complaints (48%).
- Seats & Seat Belts (24) and airbags (16) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 28,000 mi.
- Owners reported 14 crashes, 3 fires and 11 injuries.
- The 2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna has 1 recall on file.
2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna problems by category
- Brakes · 8 crashes80 complaints
- Other / Unknown · 3 crashes29 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash24 complaints
- Airbags · 2 crashes16 complaints
- Electrical System · 1 crash13 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash10 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain · 2 crashes8 complaints
- Engine8 complaints
- Body & Structure7 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash6 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers6 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion5 complaints
- Steering3 complaints
- Suspension2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires2 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Service brakes | 80 |
| Unknown or other | 27 |
| Seats | 17 |
| Air bags | 16 |
| Electrical system | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 |
| Power train | 8 |
| Engine | 8 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna recalls (1)
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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 Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Recent 2021 Toyota Redundant Sienna complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Feb 4, 2026CAAirbags
This complaint is submitted to supplement and clarify a prior NHTSA submission regarding Safety Recall 23TA15 for VIN [XXX] . The prior submission was brief and did not fully capture the timeline and circumstances described below. I purchased a 2021 Toyota Sienna (VIN [XXX] ) from Avondale Toyota on [XXX]. At the time of purchase, I was not informed of any active or pending safety recall affecting the vehicle. After returning from Arizona to San Diego with my family, I…
NHTSA complaint #11715699 · source - Filed Feb 4, 2026CAAirbags
Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – Recall 23TA15 | VIN [XXX] Hello, I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding Safety Recall 23TA15 for my 2021 Toyota Sienna (VIN [XXX] ). Please find my detailed complaint and supporting documentation attached. This matter involves lack of disclosure and/or delayed notification of a safety recall, resulting in family safety exposure and loss of use. Thank you for your review and assistance. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]…
NHTSA complaint #11715682 · source - Filed Feb 2, 2026NJElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I was driving my Toyota Sienna on a busy 6 lane highway in the second to the left lane, on a bridge. Suddenly without any warning AT ALL, my vehicle lost all power and came to an abrupt halt in the middle of high speed traffic. My wife and children were all in the car and we were in imminent danger of getting hit by another vehicle. It took the police approximately 10 minutes to arrive during which we were in life threatening danger. After the vehicle stopped a message on…
NHTSA complaint #11715113 · source - Filed Jan 21, 2026COEngine
I turned on my minivan to drive my kids to school when I heard a sudden loud metal shredding/knocking and shut my van off. All maintenance was performed regularly on the van and no lights were on. I have a hole in my engine block now caused by a thrown rod, and no mechanic can explain why this happened. Oil was in good condition, and nothing indicated this should have happened.
NHTSA complaint #11712404 · source - Filed Jan 18, 2026CABody & StructureSeats & Seat Belts
I purchased a 2021 Toyota Sienna from United Access Mobility in Sacramento. The vehicle was sold and delivered with multiple serious pre-existing safety defects. The exhaust system was unsafe. The catalytic converter had been stolen prior to sale and replaced with a non-OEM catalytic converter that was improperly welded and mounted too low. This caused exhaust leaks, loud exhaust noise, poor acceleration, and safety concerns including potential exhaust exposure. Multiple…
NHTSA complaint #11711719 · source - Filed Dec 20, 2025MEVisibility & Wipers
The driver’s side door mirror shakes when going down the road. The image in the mirror becomes shaky. The passenger side is fine, this is only on the driver side. I have brought this into the dealer, but they said it is normal. In 30+ years of driving cars, I have never had a car mirror do this.
NHTSA complaint #11706330 · source - Filed Oct 24, 202530,000 miOKAirbags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag sensor turned off and failed to function as intended. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no…
NHTSA complaint #11695405 · source - Filed Sep 27, 2025NJBrakes
When braking to a stop at low speed (stopping at stop sign or at light), then car accelerates forward even though my foot is on the brake attempting to slow the car down. This unintended acceleration is dangerous and can cause an accident.
NHTSA complaint #11690131 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology