Worse than most Sienna years
Owners filed about 1.3 times as many complaints as a typical Sienna year. The main thing to watch is the body, doors and structure, which half of owners reported by about 66,000 miles. Years with fewer complaints: 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Sienna years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Sienna. The most reported problem area is the body, doors and structure (50, 30% of complaints), followed by the electrical system and the brakes and stability control. That ranks 4th of 13 Sienna years from 2012 to 2024 for complaints. It has 6 recalls.
4 of these complaints came from Utah owners.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2014 Toyota Sienna before you buy.
Body, doors and structure
50 complaintsRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 66,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (35), Body: door (7).
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
The passenger-side power sliding door system failed to stop or reverse when it encountered physical interference with the vehicle’s open fuel door. The door continued opening under power despite clear obstruction by a fixed exterior body component. The affected components, including the sliding door mechanism and damaged fuel door latch…Owner complaint, filed 2025
The passenger side cable that opens and closes the door snapped and is disconnected. The door will get stuck in an open or closed position.Owner complaint, filed 2025
Electrical system
17 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 38,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 59,500. It was later discovered upon checking the paperwork that the mileage was 176,047.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 176,047 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to a dealer for an oil change, it was discovered through the Carfax report that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale through Facebook Market Place. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 187,391 miles
Brakes and stability control
14 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 79,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
- The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
- Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.
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What owners said
On the evening of october 7, 2018 the driver's side sliding door made a clicking & popping sound as if the automatic open had been activated. The keys were in the ignition and in the acc position. The noise continued after the car was started and in the 30 minute drive home I heard the noise 2-3 more times. Max speed with this incident…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 97,600 miles
On 8/2/18, while driving my 2014 toyota sienna van, bought new from a local dealer with appr. 89,000 miles and meticulously maintained for all service, I was driving on a city street when the brakes failed after pumping them three times. The brake failure caused my vehicle to rear-end the vehicle I was following. No injuries, but the van…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 89,000 miles
Wheels and tires
14 complaintsTire failures, wheels and lug nuts, and tire pressure sensor faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 28,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
- Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
- The tire pressure light should go out after startup.
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What owners said
Tire pressure monitor system dashboard icon is ridiculously non-intuitive. Both my wife and daughter have been baffled by it because the icon DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A TIRE! Neither are stupid, one is a college grad and the other is a junior at ASU. The icon is a cross-section of a tire, and none of them know what a tire cross-section looks…Owner complaint, filed 2022
The contact owns a 2014 toyota sienna. The contact stated that the spare tire carrier cable was rusted. The contact was concerned that the tire could detach from vehicle and cause an accident. The vehicle was taken to joseph airport toyota (1180 w national rd, vandalia, oh 45377, (937)898-8060) where the vehicle was inspected and the…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 111,423 miles
Air bags
13 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 18,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
Dear sir/ madam, I am writing to report an issue with recall status reporting. All open recalls for my vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) were completed at an authorized dealership on [01/27/2026]. I have documentation from the dealer confirming that the recall repairs were successfully performed. However, the recall status has not been updated in…Owner complaint, filed 2026
I have a 2014 Toyota Sienna (as indicated by VIN number) and I currently reside in the United Kingdom on US military orders. After getting notice from the NHTSA about the fact that my vehicle had an open recall I contacted my local Toyota dealership here in the UK. I was able to have the affected parts replaced after they were shipped…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Engine and cooling
12 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 46,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
Was driving my sienna down he highway, as I was passing someone I lightly accelerated and I heard a loud bang sound. Seconds later I see smoke coming out of the hood so I pull over, about 30 seconds before I pulled over the engine bursted into flames. When the vehicle came to a stop it would not unlock and me and my 2 kids were stuck in…Owner complaint, filed 2022
The Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engine have a verry comoon complaint of Blown Head Gasket under 100K miles. i own a 2014 sinenna and currently experiencing same issue at 89K miles. i looked online and found that so many people had the same issue and there was no action from the side of the company, they just waited for the 60K miles/5 year to…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Fuel system
12 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 32,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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What owners said
The fuel lines that are connected to recall 14V576000 need to be replaced and so that recall needs to be expanded as the parts are present in my vehicle but the connected to my VINOwner complaint, filed 2026
Occasionally when from a stop or after slowing down and then accelerating rapidly, the car does not do anything and almost gets rear ended. I have told the dealer and they said it is no unusual with toyota's..... Dallas corporate says see dealer. I just quite complaining after a couple years, but was told to check with you. Most every…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 135,000 miles
Cruise control and acceleration
11 complaintsHesitation, loss of power, sudden acceleration and cruise control problems.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 79,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
- Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure the driver forcely pressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure had once occurred while a transporting a Uber passenger. The cause of…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 120,000 miles
3 times this year, when slowing to a stop with my foot on the brake, the car suddenly [VIN], requiring me to apply as much brake pedal pressure as I could, as well as shifting to neutral to stop the car. This has occurred once when coming up to a stop sign, and twice while pulling into a parking space. Both times when pulling into the…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 70,000 miles
Steering
8 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 58,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
I had the vehicle inspected by personal mechanic because the steering wheel would tighten and then release whenever turned to right and release on left turn. This would happen on a regular basis when turning the wheel. The mechanic did recommend that I called the [VIN] to check if there was any recall for the problem. Which I did.…Owner complaint, filed 2023
I took my toyota sienna van to toyota of pharr to have my passenger air bag replace due to a recall. I made a schedule appointment on and it was completed, however, service person informed me that I needed to have my ' control arm ' replaced as well. He stated it it wasn't under warranty and no recall on it. The cost to have it done is…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 70,000 miles
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 60,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
Tl - the contact owns a 2014 toyota sienna. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v414000. The contact stated while the key was in the ignition he turned it on for the power to come on but the engine was off. The contact mentioned he was on a hill and put the vehicle in the reverse position while the engine was still…Owner complaint, filed 2014, at 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the vehicle to the left or to the right, there was a grinding sensation in the steering column. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it was losing traction. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 125,000 miles
Suspension
7 complaintsClunks over bumps, broken springs, worn struts and uneven tire wear.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
- Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
- Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.
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What owners said
The rear electro magnetic coupler had to be replaced at 120000 miles. Online multiple complaints are listed for the same issue and Toyota has a recall issues for the same component for the RAV4. So why not for the Toyota Sienna xle ltd awd ThanksOwner complaint, filed 2022
Vehicle eating tires, in four years I went thru 4 sets of tire, I did 4 time alignment and at least 10 time balance and rotationOwner complaint, filed 2018
Seats and seat belts
7 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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What owners said
After a rain, water will leak into the driver and front passenger seatbelt coil housing. The front passenger seatbelt was not used in some time and mold developed with green and black stains all along the seatbelt. After it rained, the driver side seatbelt released about 1 cup of water when I pulled the seatbelt. With my wife as the…Owner complaint, filed 2023
The drivers seatbelt on my wife's car stopped functioning and will not latch. Nothing appears to be stuck in it. Looking inside the female part, it looks like it has come apart. The vehicle has never been in an accident. The dealer cannot explain why it broke.Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 88,000 miles
Lights, wipers and visibility
6 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 24,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2014 toyota sienna. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud explosion was heard. The contact discovered that the sun roof exploded. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to hoover toyota (2686 john hawkins pkwy, hoover, al 35244) to be repaired. The cause of the failure was not disclosed. The [VIN] was…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 40,000 miles
Driver's window seal comes detached when window retracts and you cannot put window backup using control button as sensor detects interference \ resistance and automatically retracts window to open position. This creates a dangerous situation when driving as its a major distraction to the driver as the seal hangs loose and can interfere…Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 55,000 miles
Driver assist systems
2 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
- Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.
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Toyota Sienna complaints by year
Compare the 2014 with other years before you choose one. Tap a year to see its problems.
Compare with similar 2014 minivans
Each car is rated against its own other years, since popular models always get more complaints than rare ones.
| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota Sienna | Worse than most years | 6 |
| 2014 Honda Odyssey | About average | 5 |
| 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan | About average | 5 |
2014 Toyota Sienna recalls
Brakes
- Risk
- The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Brakes
- Risk
- The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Air bags Inflator module
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners.
Full recall summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Body and structure Door
- Risk
- If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Fuel system
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge.
Full recall summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Transmission and drivetrain Gear position indicator
- Risk
- If the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sienna vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, through June 24, 2014. The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause the control cable to bind or separate during gear shift operation causing incorrect gear selection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
2014 Toyota Sienna questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Sienna?
The most reported problem areas on the 2014 Toyota Sienna are the body, doors and structure (50 complaints), the electrical system (17 complaints) and the brakes and stability control (14 complaints). Within the body, doors and structure, owners most often name the body and body: door.
Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna a good year to buy?
Worse than most Sienna years. Owners filed about 1.3 times as many complaints as a typical Sienna year. The main thing to watch is the body, doors and structure, which half of owners reported by about 66,000 miles. Years with fewer complaints: 2019, 2020 and 2021. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Sienna years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 Toyota Sienna. The most recent, from Jul 2019, covers the brakes. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2014 Toyota Sienna problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the body, doors and structure gave a mileage of about 66,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the electrical system gave a mileage of about 38,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Toyota Sienna years should I avoid?
The Sienna years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2012. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2019, 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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