The Lemon Index2015 Toyota Sienna.
The 2015 Toyota Sienna is about average by owner complaints: 132 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 99, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Toyota Sienna year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 233 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Sienna year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 48K miles on the car (129 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 16K–47K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 7K–36K miles
Recalls 6
- brakes 2019
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.
- brakes 2019
The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
- body structure 2016
If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Show all 6 recalls
- body structure 2015
During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
- body structure 2015
During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
- airbags 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 347 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "tsb: revision notice - august 2, 2016 rev1 - applicability has been updated to include 2015 -…
- Technical instructions: the subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor which could…
- The subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor which could experience wire degradation
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sienna VAN AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Sienna VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Steering wheel becomes difficult to turn making it hard to steer - almost have to "force" it to turn. Hard to duplicate - seems intermittent - instrument panel goes dim, almost dark. Random also
2015 Toyota Sienna owner · NHTSA complaint 11052032
More owner reports
Side doors not open and close sometimes when use touch buttons
NHTSA complaint 11010597
The cruise-control stalk light has started to flicker at night. It's very distracting and hard to not keep looking down at it while driving.
NHTSA complaint 10794721
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 99; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Sienna year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Sienna problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (35%), electrical (23%) and brakes (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Sienna get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Toyota Sienna safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Toyota Sienna problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,500 and 48,000 miles. The middle report was at 30,000 miles, from 129 complaints.
Does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Toyota Sienna cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Sienna year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2013 and 2012.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works