Toyota Sienna Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Toyota Sienna across 23 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (16% of reports).
- 242wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 52%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.
- Spare tire: mentioned in 39 of 242 complaints (16%)
- Set tires: mentioned in 17 of 242 complaints (7%)
- Alloy wheels: mentioned in 13 of 242 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 142 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 242 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Toyota Sienna wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sienna | 1 | 3% | 14,571 |
| 2019 Sienna | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Sienna | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Sienna | 16 | 10% | 19,900 |
| 2016 Sienna | 5 | 7% | 12,500 |
| 2015 Sienna | 14 | 6% | 46,500 |
| 2014 Sienna | 9 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2013 Sienna | 7 | 4% | 60,500 |
| 2012 Sienna | 12 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 2011 Sienna | 37 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2010 Sienna | 6 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2009 Sienna | 5 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 10 | 2% | 82,500 |
| 2007 Sienna | 7 | 2% | 92,174 |
| 2006 Sienna | 54 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 17 | 2% | 67,371 |
| 2004 Sienna | 22 | 1% | 129,613 |
| 2003 Sienna | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2002 Sienna | 2 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2001 Sienna | 3 | 2% | 108,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 6 | 2% | 62,959 |
| 1999 Sienna | 2 | 1% | 305,000 |
| 1998 Sienna | 4 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels
Model years: 2018
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing. As a result, the wheels may crack in the spokes from an impact while driving.
Risk: If the wheels crack at the spokes, the wheel may separate from the hub assembly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary depending on their production location, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0J.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The TPMS system failed in the ECM or engine computer. It uses the wheel speed sensors on each hub to measure differences in wheel speed and uses this to infer if any one wheel has low tire pressure. (This vehicle does not have TPMS sensors in the wheels.) However, with this failure, it reports a…
Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE VIN: [XXX] Mileage: ~204,800 Incident Date: [XXX] Recent Service: Oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, and multipoint inspection performed on November 10, 2025 at Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg (Maryland). Description of the Defect: On [XXX] while driving…
Excessive outer wear on front tires
On 8/22/2022 I had to replace the 2 front tires with MIM-Supreme Tour 18 inch tire 235/55R18. On 8/22/2022 I had 162,323 miles on the 2012 Toyota Sienna XLE 4 months later and 17,252 miles driven - the 2012 Toyota Sienna now has 179,575 miles and on 12/28/2023 the 2 front tires again have to be…
The front tires are wearing out to an unsafe tread in under 15000 miles due to the suspension in the front of this vehicle. If people are not vigilant the tires become unsafe quickly due to poor engineering on the front end.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Siennas have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 242 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 39 of 242 complaints, followed by “set tires” (17).
Other Toyota Sienna problems
- Structure problems (2,745)
- Air Bags problems (876)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (786)
- Electrical System problems (707)
- Power Train problems (554)
- Steering problems (524)
- Tires problems (521)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (465)
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