2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls and problems
The 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid has 4 safety recalls and 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls
Recall 25V-877: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Recall 25V-086: Seats
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The bolts for the seatbacks on the third-row seat assemblies may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints," 207, "Seating Systems," and 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: An improperly tightened seatback may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.
Recall 23V-865: Air Bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Recall 22V-239: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Problem: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 3
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,800 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 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Sienna Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid: 25V-877 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 25V-086 (seats), 23V-865 (air bags), 22V-239 (electronic stability control (esc)). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
Owners report air bags problems most often (13 reports), followed by service brakes (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,800 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.