55 of the 603 complaints about the Toyota Sienna (9.1%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
55Complaints · Brakes
9.1%Share of complaints
1.5×vs. all vehicles
24Last 12 months
12.7%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2023 model (24, 36% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 24 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 15 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “brakes”, “forward”, “braking”, “hybrid” and “brake pedal”. 7 of these reports (12.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 19V553000 (2019-07-25, model years 2018).
Three (3) separate systems failed. 1. Upon seeing cars ahead of us slowing down, my husband pressed the breaks to slow down to avoid collision.
Brakes · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759813 · Crash
Moving about 55 miles per hour on right lane of I-95 the Jeep in front of me braked abruptly. I braked hard but as my Sienna was quickly slowing down to stop, the brake pad felt spongy when it was slower and as I pressed even harder, it seemed to have stopped…
Brakes · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750717 · Crash
When I driving slow and begin to brake the car does not slow down or stop. It feels like I'm hydroplaning.
Brakes · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759391
While drive I'm approaching my driveway at about 20 MPH i proceed to turn into my drive and the car does stop or slow down it's like I'm on ice (very scary) Toyota says this is common on hybrids it seems to scary to drive
Brakes · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759396
When apply the brake, the car will have sudden forward pushing.
Brakes · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757932
FAILURE: Brake control system. Vehicle intermittently surges forward while braking at low speed, most often through a curve — the brakes momentarily release and the vehicle lurches before braking resumes.
Brakes · 2026-07-13 · ODI 11750094
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 19V553000 · 2019-07-25 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 19V410000 · 2019-06-04 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
How common are Brakes problems on the Toyota Sienna?
55 of the 603 complaints about the Toyota Sienna (9.1%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Toyota Sienna model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2023 model (24, 36% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for Toyota Sienna Brakes problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 19V553000 (2019-07-25, model years 2018).