Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accessories, trailer hitches and other equipment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Toyota Sienna owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11V560000 (equipment); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 09/03/15
The powered fold up ramp and motor locked up completely blocking wheel chair exit and entry access in the Toyota Sienna 2011 braun ability rampvan. The alleged manual ramp operation function failed to work trapping the wheel chair occupant inside the vehicle. This dangerous design has been made since 2011 and continues to be made into 2013. Braun has released another in-flloor ramp option this year which is a much safer design that is impossible to block door access even if it malfunctions. Braunability needs to recall this design and make a true manual release that disconnects from the motor incase of failure or lockup. My son is severely disabled and has alot of medical equipment. The jump seat bolted to the other side of the floor blocked entry and exit clearance for a wheel chair on the other side as a possible alternative emergency exit. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received the recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11V560000 (equipment:other:labels). The contact followed the instructions listed in the recall notice, but the manufacturer was yet to respond. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact would have to wait until later in the year for the correct labeling information to become available. The contact was also advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unaware of the recall and could not assist. The manufacturer then advised the contact to wait until labeling information was sent out to consumers. The failure mileage was 21,000. Updated 08-09-12 the consumer was advised on 07/24/2012, by Toyota corporate office, that there is no remedy for this recall notice and no eta. Updated 08/09/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V560000 (equipment) and 16V858000 (structure). The dealer (gateway Toyota, 395 nj-37, toms river, nj 08753, [phone]) made no mention as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to open and close properly. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the recalls to determine when the dealer would be able to provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11V560000 (equipment) and stated that the manufacturer had not notified the dealer of the permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The dealer only removed the spare tire carrier and placed it in the rear seat of the vehicle. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the permanent remedy would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/9/15 updated 01/27/16
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V858000, 16V340000, and 11V560000 (structure, air bags, equipment). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted three months ago and stated that they would send the parts to urbana, il. A case number was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 11/01/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V340000 (air bags), 11V560000 (equipment), and 16V858000 (structure). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Nathan Toyota of davie, florida was contacted about the recall and stated that the remedy was unavailable on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V340000 (air bags) and 11V560000 (equipment); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/06/17 updated 01/23/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V858000 (structure), 11V560000 (equipment), and 16V340000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. ..updated 06/08/17 updated 10/13/2017
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V858000 (structure), 16V340000 (air bags), and 11V560000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Related recalls
Equipment › Other › Labels
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed.
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Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and will provide a remedy when it is available. Toyota will mail out a corrected placard to customers along with revised owner manual information.
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Remedy: 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.
Equipment complaints in other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
How common are equipment problems on the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the equipment & accessories of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the model year's 615 complaints. The component named most often is other › labels (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Toyota Sienna equipment problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 13V-123 (labels, Apr 9, 2013); NHTSA recall 11V-560 (labels, Nov 30, 2011); NHTSA recall 10V-036 (labels, Feb 3, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Toyota Sienna equipment problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 21,000 miles, and 75% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.