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2011 Toyota Sienna
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2011 Toyota SiennaPosted 3 hours ago
Buyer report
For the 2011 Toyota Sienna (the model and year, not this exact car).
- The maker issued 5 recall campaigns for this model year (latest 19V741) — free fixes at a dealer. Ask the seller whether the work was done; a dealer can confirm it from the VIN.
- 614 owner reports to NHTSA for this model year, mostly about air bags, structure, electrical system. A good mechanic can check these areas during your inspection.
- NHTSA reviewed 1 possible issue with this model (e.g. desiccated air bag inflator rupture).
- US safety rating (NCAP): 4/5 overall (front protection 3/5, side protection 5/5, rollover resistance 4/5).
Guidance from the post and public data, not an inspection: inspect the car, check the papers and pay through escrow.
Safety & recalls: 2011 Toyota Sienna
Safety ratings (US NCAP)
VAN · AWD — 2 versions rated; the best-rated is shown.
Recalls — free fixes from the maker (5)
Recalls are repairs the manufacturer does for free. A recall for the model doesn't mean this car still needs it: ask for the repair record, or check the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup. Our list can miss campaigns.
| 19V741 | Dealer Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger or front driver airbag inflators produced by Takata. The propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Degraded propellant can cause the inflator… | The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which may have been manufactured in such a way as to have a potential for the intrusion of moisture over time. Depending on the circumstances, this could cause excessive internal pressure when the airbag is deployed and cause… | The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger or front driver airbag inflators produced by Takata. The propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. |
| 19V005 | The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by Takata. According to Takata, the propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Degraded propellant can cause inflator rupture during… | Owner Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by Takata. The propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Technical Instructions: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by Takata. The propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Degraded propellant can cause the inflator to… |
| 16V858 | Owner Notification Letter: In the involved vehicles, there is a possibility that if the sliding door opening operation is impeded, the sliding door motor circuit could be overloaded, opening the fuse for the motor. If this occurs when the door latch is in an unlatched position, the door could open… | Dealer Daily Message: In the involved vehicles, there is a possibility that under certain limited conditions, if the sliding door opening operation is impeded, the sliding door motor circuit could be overloaded, opening the fuse for the motor. If this occurs when the door latch is in an unlatched… | Owner Notification Letter: In the involved vehicles, there is a possibility that, under certain limited conditions, if the sliding door opening operation is impeded, the sliding door motor circuit could be overloaded, opening the fuse for the motor. If this occurs when the door latch is in an… |
| 16V340 | The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by Takata. According to Takata, the propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. Degraded propellant can cause inflator rupture during… | On May 23, 2016, Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with NHTSA identifying the vehicles involved in Phase 1 of the expanded Takata recall. Lexus informed the agency of its intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on these vehicles. GLG and GLH Phase 1 vehicles included are also… | The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators produced by Takata. The propellant in these inflators may degrade after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity and fluctuating high temperatures. |
| 14V273 | On certain 2004 through 2010 model year Sienna 2WD vehicles equipped with a spare tire, which were originally sold in or currently registered in specific cold climate areas with high road salt use (Severe Cold Climate States*), excessive corrosion may occur on the end of the spare tire carrier… | Post cards sent by Vendor B to owners with open safety recalls for make owners aware and encourage completions. This is Touch 1 or 1st distribution. | Email sent by Vendor B to owners with open safety recalls for make owners aware and encourage completions. This is Touch 2 or 2nd distribution. |
What owners report (614)
614 owners shared experiences with NHTSA about this model year. The parts mentioned most are worth a look during your inspection:
Air bags
What owners mention“The contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated while driving. the contact stated that the warning light turned off while restarting the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated that the sliding doors failed to function automatically and required to be opened or closed manually. the…” — 4 Feb 2026 “Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, several unknown warnings light illuminated with a beeping sound. the vehicle was taken to the voss toyota (2110 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434, (937) 431-2100), where a technician test drove the vehicle however, was unable to duplicate the failure. the…” — 6 May 2020 |
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Structure
What owners mention“Leaking water into passenger side during rain. many have reported the same issue. seems to be some loose seals on the roof.” — 29 Apr 2025 “The contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the rear driver's and passenger's power sliding doors failed to latch securely and opened while driving. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v858000 (structure), but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the…” — 19 Mar 2025 |
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Electrical system
What owners mention“Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2011 toyota sienna. the vehicle was a private sale. the contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 102,694. the contact later discovered a mileage discrepancy in a carfax report, which indicated that the mileage was previously recorded at approximately 202,000. the contact also stated that the…” — 9 Sep 2026 “It will not move manually or automatically.” — 9 Sep 2026 |
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Wheels
What owners mention“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 with my child in the vehicle, my 2011 toyota sienna…” — 17 Nov 2025 “This is the third time that the there is an excessive wear on the inner side of the rear driver side of the wheel..i regularly have tire balance and wheel alignment but the problem has been going on for many thousand miles on my car..” — 21 Jan 2021 |
37 | |
| Tires | 33 | |
| Power train | 30 | |
| Steering | 24 | |
| Engine | 23 | |
| Equipment | 22 |
These are experiences shared by owners, not confirmed faults. One report can mention several parts.
Issues NHTSA reviewed (1)
| Desiccated air bag inflator rupture · 17 Sep 2021 (ongoing) |
Service bulletins
468 notes from the manufacturer to dealers (repair tips and known fixes), mostly about equipment, structure, electrical system. A dealer can tell you whether any apply to this car.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public data for vehicles sold in the US, as of 2026-10-07. Many cars sold in Nigeria are US imports (tokunbo), so this usually applies; versions built for other markets can differ.
Everything the VIN tells us
Exterior/Body (2)
| Body Class | Minivan |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine (12)
| Engine Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement (CC) | 3456 |
| Displacement (CI) | 210.89806 |
| Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Engine Model | 2GR-FE |
| Fuel Type - Primary | Gasoline |
| Valve Train Design | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Fuel Delivery/Fuel Injection Type | Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Engine Brake (hp) From | 265 |
| Cooling Type | Water |
| Engine Manufacturer | Toyota |
Mechanical/Drivetrain (1)
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
Exterior/Dimension (1)
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
General (12)
| Make | Toyota |
| Manufacturer Name | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. |
| Model | Sienna |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Plant City | Princeton |
| Series | GSL30L/GSL33L/GSL35L/ASL30L |
| Vehicle Type | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| Plant Country | United States (usa) |
| Plant Company Name | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. |
| Plant State | Indiana |
| Trim2 | Q grade |
| Series2 | Wagon body style |
Passive Safety System/Air Bag Location (4)
| Curtain Air Bag Locations | All Rows |
| Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bag Locations | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Passive Safety System (1)
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
Active Safety System (1)
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type | Direct |
Versions of the 2011 Toyota Sienna
Factory specifications for this model and year. The VIN does not say which of these trims this exact car is.
| Trim | Body | Engine (cc) | Cylinders | Power (PS) | Torque (Nm) | Fuel | Drive | Gearbox | Seats | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Passenger | Minivan | 2700 | 4 | 190 | 252 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 7 | 1939 |
| LE 8 Passenger | Minivan | 2700 | 4 | 190 | 252 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 8 | 1955 |
| SE 8 Passenger | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 8 | 2023 |
| LE 7 Passenger | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | AWD | Automatic | 7 | 2080 |
| XLE 8 Passenger | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 8 | 2037 |
| XLE 7 Passenger | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | AWD | Automatic | 7 | 2148 |
| LE 7 Passenger Mobility | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 7 | – |
| Limited 7 Passenger | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 7 | 2037 |
| XLE 7 Passenger Mobility | Minivan | 3500 | 6 | 270 | 332 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 7 | – |
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- Where the car was built
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What it can't tell you
- Damage, flood or salvage history
- Mileage, theft or finance owing
- Customs duty status: ask for the papers
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