Toyota Sienna Tires Problems
Owners have filed 521 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Toyota Sienna across 22 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (124). The words owners use most often: “run flat” (20% of reports).
- 521tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 64%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.
- Run flat: mentioned in 106 of 521 complaints (20%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 83 of 521 complaints (16%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 28 of 521 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical tires repair on the Toyota Sienna at $500, and half of them between $370 and $1,050.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2023), 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 tires problems happen?
Based on 272 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 521 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Toyota Sienna tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Sienna | 1 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2017 Sienna | 2 | 1% | 23,443 |
| 2016 Sienna | 1 | 1% | 3,750 |
| 2015 Sienna | 4 | 2% | 46,500 |
| 2014 Sienna | 6 | 4% | 23,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Sienna | 8 | 3% | 82,555 |
| 2011 Sienna | 33 | 5% | 25,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 7 | 4% | 54,800 |
| 2009 Sienna | 11 | 5% | 68,139 |
| 2008 Sienna | 19 | 4% | 51,000 |
| 2007 Sienna | 25 | 7% | 23,212 |
| 2006 Sienna | 65 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 67 | 6% | 18,600 |
| 2004 Sienna | 124 | 6% | 19,000 |
| 2003 Sienna | 7 | 7% | 28,934 |
| 2002 Sienna | 15 | 8% | 63,750 |
| 2001 Sienna | 14 | 8% | 32,316 |
| 2000 Sienna | 41 | 11% | 59,707 |
| 1999 Sienna | 28 | 13% | 33,200 |
| 1998 Sienna | 38 | 13% | 53,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2017
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Risk: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have requested urgent warranty evaluation regarding two Kumho Solus TA51a tires installed on my Toyota Sienna (Model: Kumho Solus TA51a, Size: 235/60R17 102H, DOT: 1824) Both front tires are exhibiting abnormal tread chunking and visible surface shredding. The tires are relatively new (purchased…
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna equipped Hercules Tires, Tire Line: Roadtour 855 SPE, Tire Size: 215/65/R16, DOT Number: [redacted]. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH during a trip, the steering wheel started shuddering. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Sienna equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Cross Climate 2, Tire Size: 235/60/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated sidewalls on all four tires were expanding, causing the tires to bubble and bulge outwardly. The dealer was not contacted. The contact…
Two Front Tires 235/55R18 100V wore down to completely unsafe condiotion and had to be replaced. Tires were on vehicle less than 8 months and had less than 10K miles on them.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door had failed to close or latch securely while closing the door manually or while using the power door switch button. The vehicle was taken to C&C Auto, where the door motor and belt were replaced, and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Siennas have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 521 owner complaints about tires 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 tires?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix tires problems on the Toyota Sienna?
Owners report a typical cost of $500 (half paid between $370 and $1,050), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “run flat”, in 106 of 521 complaints, followed by “spare tire” (83).
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