2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Toyota Sienna years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Toyota Sienna model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 27% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 13,545 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | 18,032 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 6,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 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.
When steering right or left midway and then going back to steering's original position during motion, a clucking or knock is felt on the steering. My vehicle is around 40k miles and the issue emerged for the past two weeks (around mid feb 2016). Not sure if this issue is going to worsen overtime to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 amerivan toyota sienna. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to be inspected. The contact was informed that the steering intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The…
Keyless ignition (push on, push off) possible to leave engine running in garage, creating toxic fumes. Had a couple of "almosts". Should have an automatic turn off after x minutes.
The van skidded off the road due to front (run flat) tires that got completely worn out after driving only18k miles. Due to this skid the front end was completely damaged and the car had to be totaled. *tr
Original rear hatch handle deteriorated and will not open from the outside. It is a safety issue that you cannot trust it to open. This faulty workmanship should have been corrected by toyota. *tr
Other Amerivan Toyota Sienna years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.