2019 Toyota Sienna: Problems & Reliability
BEST RECENT YEARThe 2019 Toyota Sienna has 47 NHTSA owner complaints, 191 manufacturer service bulletins, and 7 recall campaigns on federal record, led by power train and unknown or other issues. Among the 12 Toyota Sienna model years with federal records, it ranks 11th by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the cleanest recent records for this model.
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
47
NHTSA complaints
191
Service bulletins
7
Recall campaigns
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Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota Sienna
Power Train — 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Unknown Or Other — 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Fuel/Propulsion System — 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2019 compares to adjacent years
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Toyota Sienna years to avoid.
The 2019 is one of the cleanest recent Toyota Sienna model years on federal record — a reasonable default target year for used shoppers, verified per-VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Toyota Sienna reliable?
The 2019 Toyota Sienna has 47 NHTSA owner complaints, 191 manufacturer service bulletins, and 7 recall campaigns on federal record, led by power train and unknown or other issues. Among the 12 Toyota Sienna model years with federal records, it ranks 11th by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the cleanest recent records for this model. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Toyota Sienna in NHTSA owner complaints are power train, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system. Service bulletins (191 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2019 Toyota Sienna have recalls?
Yes — 7 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019 Toyota Sienna. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2019 Toyota Sienna a good year to buy?
By the federal record, yes — the 2019 is among the cleanest recent Toyota Sienna model years. Verify the individual car with a VIN check and an independent inspection.
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