Third generation
2014 Toyota Sienna
The most reported problem on the 2014 Toyota Sienna is sliding door failure, with 26 complaints, usually around 66,000 miles.
- 153owner complaints
- 6recalls
- 4involved a crash
- 54,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Sienna doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
Is the 2014 Toyota Sienna reliable?
The 2014 Toyota Sienna has 153 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 298 for 2014 minivans on this site. Of the 7 Sienna model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, sliding door failure, covers 26 of the 153 complaints (17%), and wheels is next with 13 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 22 owners who gave a mileage for sliding door failure saw it by about 35,000 miles, and half by about 66,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 7 of the 153 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 4 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 3 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Sliding door failure, the one problem here with enough reports to check, has a recall on the same system (16V-858). A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2017 at 44 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 6. So far in 2026, 6 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: sliding door won't open, close or latch, 26 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
153 complaints is 2.0 times fewer than the median 2014 model on this site and 1.9 times fewer than the median 2014 minivan. Among the 3 Sienna model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Toyota Sienna
Toyota filed 357 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Toyota Sienna. 30 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Sliding door won't open, close or latch 11 bulletins · 26 complaints
Customer Support Program: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding sliding door front lock assemblies on certain 2011?2018 model year Sienna vehicles.
REVISION NOTICE November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Diagnosis Procedure and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
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Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding sliding door front lock assemblies on certain 2011?2016 model year Sienna vehicles.
Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding sliding door front lock assemblies on certain 2011 ? 2016 model year Sienna vehicles.
Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding sliding door front lock assemblies on certain 2011 ? 2016 model year Sienna vehicles.
Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding sliding door front lock assemblies on certain 2011 ? 2016 model year Sienna vehicles.
Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding sliding door front lock assemblies on certain 2011 ? 2016 model year Sienna vehicles.
Some 2011 ? 2016 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit power or manual sliding door front and rear latches simultaneously NOT latching due to corrosion on the latch lever pin of the front lock assembly.
Some 2011 ? 2016 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit Sliding Door Front and Rear Latches simultaneously NOT latching due to the PSD 25 Amp fuse becoming open. APPLICABLE WARRANTY: This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty.
TT: Sliding Door will not latch in the closed position due to either front and/or rear lock malfunctioning. Please see link references of video for example condition and diagnosis instruction.
TT: SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LATCH MANUALLY IN THE CLOSED POSITION DUE TO EITHER THE FRONT AND OR/REAR LOCK MALFUNCTIONING. PLEASE SEE LINK REFERENCES OF VIDEO FOR EXAMPLE CONDITION.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 3 bulletins · 13 complaints
TT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug nuts * Over time, even one lug nut over or under torqued, can cause a vibration issue * When lug nuts are over torqued, this causes the rotor to have a ...
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure to adjust tire pressure correctly when outside temperature is significantly colder or warmer than shop temperature.
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During the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting.
Airbag warning light or recall 3 bulletins · 12 complaints
Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition.
Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
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Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 4 bulletins · 10 complaints
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Some 2011 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a vibration/pulsation from the front brakes that can be felt in the brake pedal while lightly applying the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
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REVISION NOTICE AUGUST 2, 2016 REV1 - APPLICABILITY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE 2015 - 2016 MODEL YEAR SIENNA VEHICLES. ANY PREVIOUS PRINTED VERSIONS OF THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE DISCARDED.
Some 2011 ? 2014 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a vibration/pulsation from the front brakes that can be felt in the brake pedal while lightly applying the brake pedal.
Doors, latches or locks fail 1 bulletin · 8 complaints
Some 2014 - 2017 model year Highlander/Highlander HV and 2011 - 2017 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a Power Back Door (PBD) may exhibit a condition in which the back door latch does not release and the PBD cannot be opened from any switch (IP, key, ...
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 1 bulletin · 7 complaints
Some AWD 2014 - 2017 model year Sienna and 2016 - 2018 model year RAV4 customers may experience an abnormal noise from rear coupling unit while driving. This condition can be caused by utilizing an improper towing method when transporting vehicles.
Seat belt or seat problems 7 bulletins · 6 complaints
Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
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TT: Some vehicles may experience a condition in which the 2nd row seat, with center seat, exhibits a chirp/squeak noise from the rear seat latches (floor area). This condition is present while driving over rough or bumpy roads.
SOME 2011 2015 MODEL YEAR SIENNA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE 2ND ROW SEAT WITH THE TIP-UP STYLE LOWER SEAT CUSHION HAS EXCESSIVE UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT.
Some 2011 - 2014 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a condition where a rattle or squeak type noise is heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough road surfaces when the seats are empty in the upright latched position.
Some 2011 ? 2014 model year Sienna vehicles with the factory mobility seat option may exhibit a condition where the seat slide function becomes inoperative due to plastic spacer interference in the lift mechanism.
Some Sienna vehicles may exhibit a condition where the passenger or driver side 2nd row seat with the tip-up style lower seat cushion has excessive up and down movement.
Complaints filed by year
44 complaints came in 2017, 4.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 Toyota Sienna
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.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, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sienna vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, through June 24, 2014. The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause the control cable to bind or separate during gear shift operation causing incorrect gear selection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
All 6 recalls on the 2014 Toyota Sienna, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Toyota Sienna?
Sliding door failure, with 26 of the 153 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 66,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Toyota Sienna problems start?
Of the 102 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 25,000 miles and half by about 54,000.
How many 2014 Toyota Sienna complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
7 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for sliding door failure on the 2014 Toyota Sienna?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 16V-858. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.