Toyota Sienna Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 346 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Toyota Sienna across 21 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (98). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (69% of reports).
- 346seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 28mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $570typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 239 of 346 complaints (69%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 38 of 346 complaints (11%)
- Middle row: mentioned in 21 of 346 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seat belts repair on the Toyota Sienna at $570, and half of them between $360 and $740.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 250 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 346 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 28 an injury.
Toyota Sienna seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sienna | 2 | 4% | 7,000 |
| 2017 Sienna | 4 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2016 Sienna | 6 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Sienna | 8 | 3% | 26,800 |
| 2014 Sienna | 5 | 3% | 74,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% | 74,144 |
| 2012 Sienna | 3 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2011 Sienna | 9 | 1% | 26,964 |
| 2010 Sienna | 5 | 3% | 72,700 |
| 2009 Sienna | 3 | 1% | 56,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 13 | 3% | 88,000 |
| 2007 Sienna | 5 | 1% | 64,350 |
| 2006 Sienna | 38 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 83 | 7% | 65,281 |
| 2004 Sienna | 98 | 5% | 75,500 |
| 2003 Sienna | 5 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 7 | 4% | 57,500 |
| 2001 Sienna | 9 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 21 | 6% | 68,339 |
| 1999 Sienna | 6 | 3% | 133,678 |
| 1998 Sienna | 12 | 4% | 89,350 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front
Model years: 2016
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed. During a crash, this incorrect height adjuster may contact the B-pillar and tear or separate.
Risk: Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0H.
Seat belts
Model years: 2004, 2005
Problem: On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.
Risk: If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rain water leaking into the parked vehicle on the driver and passenger seat belts, potentially weakening the belts and creating odor.
Water intrusion from front sunroof when vehicle is parked at a 5% grade with the nose downward. Multiple vehicles exhibit this issue. Toyota is not creating any TSB and will mot even remedy it even if we have an extended warranty. Here is a link to the discussion thread: [XXX] I have not posted on…
Passenger side middle row seat belt has locked up fully retracted. Dealership service center stated on invoice, ânothing found to be causing the binding other than a mechanical issue, quoted replacing the seat belt assembly.â
The airbag light is on. The seatbelt on the passenger side gets stuck.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine/transmission and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving the vehicle at the rate of 55-60 mph, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Siennas have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 346 owner complaints about seat belts for the Toyota Sienna. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Sienna seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix seat belts problems on the Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $570 (half paid between $360 and $740), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 239 of 346 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (38).
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- Electrical System problems (707)
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