Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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).
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door had failed to close or latch securely while closing the door manually or while using the power door switch button. The vehicle was taken to C&C Auto, where the door motor and belt were replaced, and other unknown repairs were performed. The door was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear passenger's side sliding door had failed to open and close as needed. The contact stated that the door was currently closed and would not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (Structure); because the VIN was not included in the recall. Additionally, the contact stated that the TPMS had failed to function as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
About two weeks after getting all new tires installed at Costco, the driver side rear tire blew out. I was driving about 50 MPH on a dry road with no debris in sight. The blowout gash was in the middle of the tire, not on the sidewall.
Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE VIN: [redacted] Mileage: ~204,800 Incident Date: [redacted] Recent Service: Oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, and multipoint inspection performed on November 10, 2025 at Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg (Maryland). Description of the Defect: On [redacted] while driving with my child in the vehicle, my 2011 Toyota Sienna experienced a sudden and dangerous failure. A strong burning smell entered the cabin, the ABS warning light illuminated, and then wheels locked up while the vehicle was in motion. At the same time, the steering wheel locked, making the vehicle impossible to steer. The engine immediately lost power and shut down in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle would not restart and had to be towed. …
We purchased our Sienna feb 2015 from a dealer. In May 2016 we were informed our tires had worn on the inside and they needed to be replaced and an alignment needed to be done. We did both as recommended. In September 2016 we were told that our tires were feathering due to an alignment issue, so again the van as aligned. The tires are balanced and rotated per the recommended time frame. I took my van in June 2017 to the dealer to have an oil change done and was informed that I will need new tires soon. These are Michelin tires which are 60,000 tires. They currently have 25,859 miles on them. The tires measured 4/32, 5/32, 5/32, and 5/32. I have had another alignment done in June. We are now looking into another set of tires since we will be moving next year and have little ones in the car to keep safe. I have read so many forums that state the exact same issue we are having. …
Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2012 Sienna vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, tire selections and rims. These vehicles do not meet the requirement for displaying the correct vehicle capacity weight as the rated load for the combination of cargo and occupants. Safety risk: incorrect information on the vehicle placard May lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure increasing the risk of a crash. 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. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners May contact Toyota at [phone]. Recall status: recall incomplete
I took my 2011 Toyota Sienna to the dealership to be serviced. I was told the spare tire cable is defective (NHTSA #14V273000) and the spare tire was placed in my trunk. I was told there is no fix to this situation. This recall was issued in May of 2014 and I feel 10 months is more than enough time to have developed a fix for this problem. It is unacceptable to take this long to develop a fix, and to inconvenience the owner by taking up half the trunk with the spare tire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to replace a tire on the vehicle with the spare tire, the contact noticed that the spare tire assembly had corroded and would not allow the spare tire to be placed in position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V273000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
The van has extreme outer tire wear on the front of the vehicle. Driver's side front seems to be to worst. Tires are being rotated at recommended intervals (5000-6000mi) and an alignment check and adjustment is done at the same time. 60,000mi rated tires are lasting 10,000-15,000mi before requiring replacement and causing very poor turning/steering, excessive steering wheel vibration and pull, and dramatically increased hydroplaning in mild rain conditions.
Tires worn out so quickly, I have 94,500 miles & this is my third set. Tires stay good for only 20,000/25,000 miles. I do regularly tier rotate, balancing & alignment but still worn out. I am using Michelin primacy mxv4(same kind of tiers) when I bought car, all time. It's seems Toyota had bad design so tires worn out so frequently. I went on cargurus.com & saw lots of similar kind of complains.
Less than a year pirelli scorpion verde all season plus 235/50/r19 tires front tires suddenly loses air in the freeway. It happen in two occasions, first on the left and then right side after one week of driving. The first incident happen July 15, 2017 causing a replacement of the tire. The second July 30,2017 still waiting from pirelli if that batch of tire was defective.
Related recalls
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode…
Remedy: 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…
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, 10% of the model year's 615 complaints. The component named most often is temporary/emergency spare tire (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Toyota Sienna wheel & tire problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-273 (temporary/emergency spare tire, May 22, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Toyota Sienna wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.