2013 Toyota Sienna: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Toyota Sienna: 6 recalls, 183 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
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.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #16V858000 · 2016 · 744,437 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
The 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. The recall began on July 28, 2017.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V024000 · 2018 · 628,018 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Vi or "zone a." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xb, Toyota corolla, corolla matrix, yaris, 4runner, Lexus is250, is350, is250c, is350c, es350, is-f, gx460, and Pontiac vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of az, ar, de, dc, il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv or "zone b." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xb, Toyota corolla, corolla matrix,…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V005000 · 2019 · 1,299,448 vehicles
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V553000 · 2019 · 303 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #19V741000 · 2019 · 928,220 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 9 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (44): the most common themes are door / lock issues (24), leaks (3).
- Other / unknown (33): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
- Airbags (22): the most common themes are fails to deploy (4).
- Electrical (22): the most common themes are door / lock issues (16), electrical failure (6), noise or vibration (2).
The 2013 Toyota Sienna has 183 owner complaints, ranking #13 of 25 Sienna model years for complaints (well below the 342 average). Complaints peaked in 2017 (49 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 48,917 miles. Neighboring years: 2012 (247 complaints, 9 recalls), 2014 (163 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Toyota Sienna problems?
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (44), other / unknown (33), airbags (22).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Sienna get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (2.7 L, Automatic (S6)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2013 Toyota Sienna repair manual?
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