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The 2023 Toyota Sienna is associated with 66 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Service Brakes, accounting for 23 reports (35% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 35 to 36 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 66 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Service Brakes (23 / 35%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 35–36 MPG across 2 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Sienna 2WD Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 36 MPG 36 MPG 36 MPG — $1,700 / yr
Sienna AWD Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 35 MPG 36 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
HYBRID VAN FWD 14.000000000000002%
HYBRID VAN AWD 12.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Toyota Sienna models.
View complete 2023 Toyota Sienna crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

Summary of 66 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
66
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Service Brakes 23 complaints (1 crash)
Visibility & Wipers 6 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Seats & Restraints 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Toyota Sienna problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V877000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Defect Summary: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
NHTSA Campaign #25V086000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.
View all 2023 Toyota Sienna recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Toyota Sienna

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Toyota Sienna

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Toyota Sienna have?

The 2023 Toyota Sienna is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

NHTSA records list 66 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Toyota Sienna. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Service Brakes, appearing in 23 filings (35% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Toyota Sienna defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Toyota Sienna?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Toyota Sienna earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Toyota Sienna get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Toyota Sienna range from 35 to 36 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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