2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid has 3 safety recalls and 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
72
Crashes / fires
8 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls

Recall 26V-690: Seats

Reported Oct 20, 2026 · 228,367 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in the event of a crash.

Risk: A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software. For vehicles equipped with the "Mobility as a Service" (MaaS) package, dealers will replace the two second-row seat backs. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB24 and 26TA24.

Recall 25V-877: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported Dec 17, 2025 · 1,019 vehicles affected · Vantage Mobility

Problem: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Recall 25V-086: Seats

Reported Feb 13, 2025 · 167,802 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Risk: An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.

2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes26
Unknown or Other16
Electrical System8
Visibility/Wiper6
Seat Belts5
Power Train4
Seats4
Air Bags4
Structure3
Parking Brake2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
  • Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Immobilizer/Proximity › Key/Sender — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge — 1
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,242 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · reported Oct 18, 2026
The seat belt latch stopped working. It appears the locking mechanism failed and it is stuck in the locked state which prevents the seat belt from latching. This is a critical failure in vehicle safety. It had been inspected by Toyota and they do not know what happened and are not willing to fix it unless we pay for it. This issue should be a recall.
Air Bags · reported Oct 14, 2026
My 2023 Toyota Sienna LE has experienced a recurring Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning that appears to be triggered by normal movement of the second-row seats. The vehicle has been brought to Cobb County Toyota in Georgia multiple times for this issue. Previous repairs included replacement of the wiring harness. Following that replacement, the warning disappeared for a period of time. However, the SRS warning recently returned after I moved the second-row seats forward during normal vehicle use. I am concerned that the seat wiring, electrical connections, or related components…
Service Brakes · at 35,400 miles · reported Oct 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact stated that when attempting to apply the brakes while driving at 30 MPH or at lower speeds, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The failure occurred approximately 7 times, with the most recent occurrence causing the vehicle to lunge into an intersection, where oncoming traffic managed to avoid a collision. On that same day, the failure occurred 3 to 4 times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that a software update titled "Braking Comfort" was available to improve brake…
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 27, 2026
On Toyota Sienna XSE 2023 in-cabin rear view mirror gets completely obstructed by the entertainment system LCD screen when opened.
Service Brakes · reported Aug 25, 2026
While drive I'm approaching my driveway at about 20 MPH i proceed to turn into my drive and the car does stop or slow down it's like I'm on ice (very scary) Toyota says this is common on hybrids it seems to scary to drive

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid: 26V-690 (seats), 25V-877 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 25V-086 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (26 reports), followed by unknown or other (16). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,242 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.