2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna recalls and problems

The 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna has 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Amerivan dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna recalls

Recall 13V-274: Fuel System, Gasoline, Suspension

Reported Jun 27, 2013 · 82 vehicles affected · Eldorado National- Kansas

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.

2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	3
Power Train	2
Seat Belts	1
Unknown or Other	1
Structure	1
Suspension	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 43,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 90,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2016

Vehicle has been giving a loud noise from the rear of it. We have had this noise for some time now and at 90k the bearing are bad and needs to be replaced. This noise and now bearing(S) component is resulting in wearing of tires that we only purchased last year. No one is warrantying them so it another out of pocket cost. The vehicle has been serviced up to date with no warning of this issue. This becomes a safety and financial concern in that, once the bearing becomes too hot they can freeze up and mobility is no longer. The important take away is that toyota knows about this and has not…

Structure · at 44,000 miles · reported Feb 2, 2016

Sliding electric door does not close properly after children enter the vehicle. The door latch sags so that the latch can not pull the door shut properly. The happens when the vehicle is stationary.

Service Brakes · at 29,000 miles · reported Jan 6, 2016

Car acceleration. This is the third time this has happen to me in the car. Once about six months after I purchased the car. August of 2015 and december of 2015. I AM at a complete stop, the last two times at a corner waiting to make a right hand turn. Foot on the brake and the car suddenly accelerates. Making a horrible revving noise. I AM pressing my foot all the way down on the brake and it's still moving. The car then is heading into oncoming traffic, but thank goodness, no one has been hurt. It then jerks and stops. First time was about 8 AM in the morning and the car had just been…

Unknown or Other · at 63,280 miles · reported Aug 29, 2015

The driver side sliding door will not open. The door you can hear it engage the locking mechanism to unlock the door and open it'll get stuck beep twice then automatically close if you turn the power door off the door will not open at all

Service Brakes · at 43,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2015

My toyoya sienna 2012 would not go into gear after the brake ABS warning lights, vsc warning lights appeared. My vehicle is under warranty with fidelity insurance that I purchased from the dealership and they want to charge a diagnosis fee. The sad part is the dealership or mechanics have seen this before and know exactly what it is. I AM no mechanic, but I AM educated enough to know it electrical failure with the ABS system, because my brakes were inspected and passed.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna: 13V-274 (fuel system, gasoline, suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Amerivan Toyota Sienna?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 43,000 miles.

Are Amerivan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Amerivan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.