2010 Toyota Sienna: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Toyota Sienna: 8 recalls, 172 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
Recalls
8 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V035000 · 2010 · 271,417 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: This does not meet the standard requirements.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V036000 · 2010 · 153,418 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: A driver May overload a vehicle which May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #10V160000 · 2010 · 600,000 vehicles
What's wrong: The subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. If the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Why it matters: The cable May break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire May separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. For more information, please see Toyota's amended recall report of July 19, 2010.…
Seats, Airbags Vehicle recall #13V014000 · 2013 · 3,235 vehicles
What's wrong: During modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles May not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system May not operate as designed.
Why it matters: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags May not deploy or they May deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag…
The fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013.
Tires Vehicle recall #14V273000 · 2014 · 419,520 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable May corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Why it matters: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire May separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers…
Seats Vehicle recall #14V743000 · 2014 · 3,233 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May experience compression of the seat cushion which May damage the seat heater wiring.
Why it matters: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
Seats Vehicle recall #16V396000 · 2016 · 7,749 vehicles
What's wrong: The electrical wiring in the seat heaters May be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Why it matters: If damaged, the copper strand heating element May short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #17V657000 · 2017 · 310,475 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever May be moved out of the 'park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Why it matters: If the shift lever can be moved from the "park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle May roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 13 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (57): the most common themes are door / lock issues (40), rust / corrosion (4).
- Other / unknown (25): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
- Electrical (20): the most common themes are door / lock issues (14), electrical failure (2).
- Speed control / throttle (19): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), sudden acceleration (3).
The 2010 Toyota Sienna has 172 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 25 Sienna model years for complaints (well below the 342 average). Complaints peaked in 2010 (34 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 67,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (207 complaints, 10 recalls), 2011 (614 complaints, 14 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recalls for the 2010 Toyota Sienna. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Toyota Sienna problems?
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (57), other / unknown (25), electrical (20).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Toyota Sienna get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Toyota Sienna repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.