2018 Toyota Sienna Recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2018 Toyota Sienna?
The NHTSA has issued 43 recalls affecting the 2018 Toyota Sienna, covering systems such as brakes, airbags, fuel pumps, steering components, wheels, doors, labels, and more. Key safety concerns include brake hose and brake booster defects that can reduce braking power, fuel delivery and fuel pump issues that may cause engine stall, wheel cracking that can cause wheel separation, and air bag inflator and sensor problems that can cause improper deployment. These recalls come from manufacturers and upfitters (Toyota, Braun, Vantage, GST/SET) and are documented in NHTSA records; Nalley Toyota of Roswell can verify your VIN and explain which specific campaigns apply to your vehicle.
How do I check if my 2018 Toyota Sienna has an open recall?
You can check open recalls by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov or by contacting Nalley Toyota of Roswell for a free VIN lookup; we will confirm any open campaigns and advise next steps. If you prefer, bring your VIN to our service drive and we will run the manufacturer recall lookup at no charge and explain required repairs. To move forward, schedule service online or call our service team — we offer service financing so you can get covered repairs now and pay later.
How much does a 2018 Toyota Sienna recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for a 2018 Toyota Sienna are performed free of charge to the vehicle owner under the recall program. That means Nalley Toyota of Roswell will complete required recall work using OEM parts and factory diagnostic procedures at no cost to you. If additional non-recall repairs are identified, we will notify you and discuss optional service specials or financing options before any work begins.
Can I get my 2018 Toyota Sienna recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer to ensure the manufacturer’s remedy, OEM parts, and warranty tracking are properly applied; for the 2018 Toyota Sienna, your local certified Toyota dealer is the recommended choice. Independent shops may not have factory recall parts, access to manufacturer repair procedures, or the ability to record the repair against the NHTSA/manufacturer recall database. Nalley Toyota of Roswell is a certified Toyota franchise dealer with factory-trained technicians and OEM parts; you can schedule service online for a free recall inspection and repair.
How long does a 2018 Toyota Sienna recall repair take?
Most recall repairs for the 2018 Toyota Sienna range from under an hour to a few hours, though some replacements or parts-limited campaigns can take longer; exact turnarounds vary by campaign and parts availability. Examples: a wheel inspection and replacement or brake hose replacement can often be completed the same day, while fuel pump or fuel delivery pipe replacements may require appointment scheduling if parts are limited. To get an accurate estimate, contact Nalley Toyota of Roswell to schedule appointment and we will confirm expected time and offer loaner or shuttle options when available.
Does an open recall affect my 2018 Toyota Sienna's trade-in or resale value?
An unresolved recall can negatively affect trade-in value and buyer confidence because many buyers and dealers check NHTSA records prior to sale or appraisal. Having manufacturer recall repairs documented as completed at a certified dealer like Nalley Toyota of Roswell protects resale and trade-in value and provides peace of mind to buyers. If you’re considering trading or selling your vehicle, visit our trade appraisal page at sell-your-car-online.htm and we’ll work with you to confirm recall status and complete any outstanding recalls before appraisal.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2018 Toyota Sienna recall?
While not all recalls directly cause a failed state inspection, some safety-related recalls (brakes, lights, steering, fuel leaks) can lead to inspection failures or safety citations if the defect affects required systems. Because several 2018 Toyota Sienna recalls involve braking, fuel system, steering, and wheel integrity, resolving open campaigns promptly reduces the risk of inspection or insurance complications. Schedule a free VIN check and recall repair at Nalley Toyota of Roswell via our online schedule service tool—our service advisors can also review inspection risk and offer guidance.
2018 Toyota Sienna Recall Summary
This summary is based on NHTSA recall records for the 2018 Toyota Sienna. For the most accurate determination of which campaigns apply to your vehicle, contact Nalley Toyota of Roswell or schedule service for a free VIN lookup and recall repair. Recall repairs are completed at no cost to the owner using OEM parts and factory-specified procedures.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Recall Summary

43 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Brake

FREE11 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 is expected to begin August 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

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Brake11
FREE11 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 is expected to begin August 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

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Door3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim notices are expected to be mailed to owners by January 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.

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Structure2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.

Consequence

If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 15R1.

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Air Bag7
FREE7 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.

Consequence

If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Fuel System1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Transmission1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sienna vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, through June 24, 2014. The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause the control cable to bind or separate during gear shift operation causing incorrect gear selection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard N

Consequence

If the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Wheel1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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Label3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

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Steering Shaft2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.

Consequence

If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

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Fuel Pump7
FREE7 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota notified owners of the safety risk with an interim notification between February 17, 2020 and May 4, 2020. Toyota will send a second notice to owners to have the fuel pump replaced once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

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Steering2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain modified 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna vehicles. The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly causing the extensions to fracture.

Consequence

If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

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Load Carrying Capacity Label2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

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Spare Tire1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

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