2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 25, 2026NYBrakes

   While drive I'm approaching my driveway at about 20 MPH i proceed to turn into my drive and the car does stop or slow down it's like I'm on ice (very scary) Toyota says this is common on hybrids it seems to scary to drive

   NHTSA complaint #11759396 · source
2. Filed May 8, 2026MNBrakes

   The brakes on the hybrid system release during braking. Which send the van lurching forward, this typically happens a lower speeds, under 20mph. Which makes it unsafe as you do not stop when you are expecting.

   NHTSA complaint #11736558 · source
3. Filed May 5, 2026MIBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   while braking and coming to a stop the van surges forward (while brakes are being applied). This has nearly caused accidents on 2 occasions, and has happened 2 other times in the past few months

   NHTSA complaint #11735743 · source
4. Filed Apr 28, 2026NCBrakes

   When braking, there is a sudden jerk and surge in power at low speeds. It feels like you are losing control of the car. It feels unsafe to drive the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11734227 · source
5. Filed Apr 17, 2026NYBrakes

   2023 Toyota Sienna occasionally, without warning, "lurches" forward at low speeds when braking. While putting steady pressure on the brake when coming to a stop at a stop sign or traffic light etc. it feels as if the brakes stop applying pressure and if we wouldn't have quick reflexes to brake harder, we would roll out into the road or into the car in front of us. I believe it is something to do with the transition between regenerative braking (vehicle is a hybrid) and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11731879 · source
6. Filed Feb 26, 2026FLBrakes

   Front brakes make a clicking noise that happens when accelerating and breaking, the brake pads may have some play or even the calipers may be malfunctioning. Vehicle is still under warranty and Toyota service center refuses to address the issue. They want me to spend $160+ to have them grease the brake pads, but they don't guarantee that this will fix the problem. On a fairly new hybrid van that has almost no wear on the brakes, this shouldn't happen, and when it does,…

   NHTSA complaint #11720630 · source
7. Filed Sep 11, 2025OKBrakes

   Brakes will intermittently lurch when coming to a stop with normal braking pressure. The lurch feels like the brakes have stopped working and the driver has to press harder on the brake to avoid rear ending the vehicle in front. Brake pedal feels normal the entire time. Dealership is unable to duplicate on a test drive since the issue is intermittent.

   NHTSA complaint #11686702 · source
8. Filed Jul 30, 2025FLBrakes

   When I go to brake the brakes seem to malfunction and skip engagement. I’ve had acceleration happen in the vehicle when I brake. At one time this caused my speed to jump while braking, I went from 5 to 10 MPH. This now happens several times a week.

   NHTSA complaint #11677171 · source
9. Filed Jun 25, 202544,242 miMABrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle jolted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Parking Brake Malfunction", "Parking Brake Unavailable" and "Door Ajar" were displayed. The gear shift indicator light and the parking…

   NHTSA complaint #11669159 · source
10. Filed May 14, 2025ORCrashBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    multiple times this has been an issue. I stepped on the break and the car essentially leaps forward typically when going up down or straight. In November 2024 it happened while going up a hill slowly and I bumped into the vehicle ahead of me. My vehicle had no damage, but the car in front of me had to get a new skid plate and my insurance doubled because of it. Since the incident in November 2024, my car has unintentionally accelerated intermittently. finally, April 2025…

    NHTSA complaint #11660961 · source
11. Filed Apr 4, 2025TNBrakes

    The brakes on my '23' Hybrid Toyota Sienna seem to have a sudden acceleration when braking at times. Typically, it happens when braking going down a hill or around a curve (at slower speeds) and sometimes when trying to come to a full stop. This has caused me to almost rear-end other vehicles on several occasions and has also caused me to go slightly beyond the stop sign, putting the nose of my car in the street. It is not reproducible at the dealership. It has happened…

    NHTSA complaint #11652711 · source
12. Filed Feb 2, 2025TXBrakes

    intermittent brake issues, primarily characterized by a "brake release" sensation where the brakes momentarily disengage while slowing down, causing the vehicle to lurch forward unexpectedly, sometimes happening during turns or on uneven roads and downhills and even while stopping at any light or a normal road sometimes

    NHTSA complaint #11640245 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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