2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Toyota Sienna years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna. That is the most of any Toyota Sienna model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (5 complaints, 22%), typically at around 74,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 5 | 22% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 17% | 59,225 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 13% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | 86,263 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 46,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 137,669 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline; suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: Eldorado National-Kansas (ENK) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna vans manufactured February 17, 2011, through June 25, 2013. The fuel filler neck may contact the left rear shock absorber. This could damage the fuel filler neck.
Risk: If the shock makes contact with the fuel filler neck, it could damage the neck allowing it to leak gasoline vapors and result in a fire or explosion causing personal injury.
Fix: ENK will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the shock absorbers and add a spacer, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas at 1-800-955-9086.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We bought a 2011 sienna in late november 2015 to replace our 2004 sienna that was totaled in a collision with a deer. The 2004 had been parked in our garage for 12 years without incident. Our 2011 was parked in the garage for four months and the fuel line, above the gas tank, was gnawed through by…
When driving with windows down, trunk sensor alerts me that the trunk is open, when in fact it is closed. The interior lights all turn on and creates a distraction when driving. It started off when just making a turn, but has worsened and now goes off anytime i drive with the windows down.
Van sliding door would not open. Door cable system broke causing door to become inoperable electronically or manually creating a hazard in an emergency to exit the vehicle for passengers. Toyota acknowledged this issue for vans from 2007-2010 with extended warranties to repair but it keeps…
In august 2014, transmission went out and stalled while we were traveling at a high rate of speed on the interstate. We could have been run over and smashed to death had we been in a one lane construction zone. We purchased the car new in 2011 and the car had only 63,000 miles. We took our car…
I would like to file a formal compliant about the length of time it has taken toyota to produce a final remedy for the recall due to excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier cable. It has been over a year since we were notified and it still has not yet been fixed. The temporary solution toyota…
Other Amerivan Toyota Sienna years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Sienna | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna?
Owners most often report wheels, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Amerivan Toyota Sienna a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Toyota Sienna model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.