2006 Toyota Sienna Problems and Recalls (983 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2006 Toyota Sienna is Airbags (29% of 983 owner reports). There are 11 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Airbags — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 983 complaints · 11 recalls

What problems show up on the 2006 Toyota Sienna?

284 of 983 filings named Airbags (29% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Body / frame (206 reports).

There are 11 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Body / frame, Tires, and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2005 has 1,088 reports on file; this year has 983. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2006 Toyota Sienna

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 11 campaigns on file below.
  2. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  3. Body / frame. Look for rust, collision repair and body gaps that do not match a clean truck.
  4. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Airbags. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Airbags 284 complaints · 28.9% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 37
  • Fires 2
  • Injuries 53
  • Deaths 1
Compare with 2005 →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Airbags (AIR BAGS) appears in 284 of 983 owner complaints (28.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. Airbags (AIR BAGS): 284 complaints, 28.9% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 11 crash reports 284 · 28.9% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 206 complaints, 21.0% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 crash reports 206 · 21.0% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 55 complaints, 5.6% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 55 · 5.6% Steering (STEERING): 46 complaints, 4.7% of reports Steering (STEERING) 1 crash reports 46 · 4.7% Wheels (WHEELS): 45 complaints, 4.6% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 45 · 4.6% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 37 complaints, 3.8% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 6 crash reports 37 · 3.8% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 34 complaints, 3.5% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 3 crash reports 34 · 3.5% Tires (TIRES): 34 complaints, 3.5% of reports Tires (TIRES) 34 · 3.5% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 34 complaints, 3.5% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 7 crash reports 34 · 3.5% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 404 complaints, 41.1% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 11 crash reports 1 fire reports 404 · 41.1% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 284 28.9% 11 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 206 21.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 55 5.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 46 4.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 45 4.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 37 3.8% 6 crashes · 0 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 34 3.5% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Tires (TIRES) 34 3.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 34 3.5% 7 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 404 41.1% 11 crashes · 1 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2005; the first recall shown was reported in Jun 2008. 2005-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2006-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2006-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2006-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2006-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2007-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2007-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2007-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2007-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2008-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2008-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2008-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2008-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2009-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2009-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2009-Q3: 17 owner reports 17 2009-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2010-Q1: 56 owner reports 56 2010-Q2: 25 owner reports 25 2010-Q3: 33 owner reports 33 2010-Q4: 34 owner reports 34 2011-Q1: 41 owner reports 41 2011-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2011-Q3: 52 owner reports 52 2011-Q4: 37 owner reports 37 2012-Q1: 41 owner reports 41 2012-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2012-Q3: 27 owner reports 27 2012-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2013-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2013-Q2: 29 owner reports 29 2013-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2013-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2014-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2014-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2014-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2014-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2015-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2015-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2015-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2015-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2016-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2016-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2016-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2016-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2017-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2017-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2017-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2018-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2018-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2018-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2018-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2019-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2019-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2020-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2020-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2020-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2021-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2026-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2005 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 08V244000 ◆ Recall campaign 08V244000 Recall campaign 09V223000 ◆ Recall campaign 09V223000 Recall campaign 09V234000 ◆ Recall campaign 09V234000 Recall campaign 10V035000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V035000 Recall campaign 10V036000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V036000 Recall campaign 10V160000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V160000 Recall campaign 10V270000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V270000 Recall campaign 14V273000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V273000 Recall campaign 14V743000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V743000 Recall campaign 16V396000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V396000 Recall campaign 17V657000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V657000 Investigation EA06020 ● Investigation EA06020 Investigation EA08024 ● Investigation EA08024 Investigation EQ12010 ● Investigation EQ12010
  • Campaign 08V244000 was reported 480 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 09V223000 was reported 1,333 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 09V234000 was reported 1,343 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V035000 was reported 1,566 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V036000 was reported 1,566 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V273000 was reported 3,135 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V743000 was reported 3,316 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V396000 was reported 3,877 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V657000 was reported 4,059 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2005-Q4 Owner reports 1
2006-Q1 Owner reports 2
2006-Q2 Owner reports 1
2006-Q3 Owner reports 5
2006-Q4 Owner reports 4
2007-Q1 Owner reports 5
2007-Q2 Owner reports 7
2007-Q3 Owner reports 4
2007-Q4 Owner reports 9
2008-Q1 Owner reports 5
2008-Q2 Owner reports 8
2008-Q3 Owner reports 5
2008-Q4 Owner reports 7
2009-Q1 Owner reports 6
2009-Q2 Owner reports 8
2009-Q3 Owner reports 17
2009-Q4 Owner reports 14
2010-Q1 Owner reports 56
2010-Q2 Owner reports 25
2010-Q3 Owner reports 33
2010-Q4 Owner reports 34
2011-Q1 Owner reports 41
2011-Q2 Owner reports 24
2011-Q3 Owner reports 52
2011-Q4 Owner reports 37
2012-Q1 Owner reports 41
2012-Q2 Owner reports 17
2012-Q3 Owner reports 27
2012-Q4 Owner reports 17
2013-Q1 Owner reports 22
2013-Q2 Owner reports 29
2013-Q3 Owner reports 36
2013-Q4 Owner reports 18
2014-Q1 Owner reports 24
2014-Q2 Owner reports 12
2014-Q3 Owner reports 18
2014-Q4 Owner reports 26
2015-Q1 Owner reports 19
2015-Q2 Owner reports 20
2015-Q3 Owner reports 20
2015-Q4 Owner reports 13
2016-Q1 Owner reports 13
2016-Q2 Owner reports 18
2016-Q3 Owner reports 19
2016-Q4 Owner reports 13
2017-Q1 Owner reports 7
2017-Q2 Owner reports 5
2017-Q3 Owner reports 4
2017-Q4 Owner reports 16
2018-Q1 Owner reports 13
2018-Q2 Owner reports 11
2018-Q3 Owner reports 11
2018-Q4 Owner reports 9
2019-Q1 Owner reports 3
2019-Q2 Owner reports 7
2019-Q3 Owner reports 9
2019-Q4 Owner reports 4
2020-Q1 Owner reports 6
2020-Q2 Owner reports 4
2020-Q3 Owner reports 2
2020-Q4 Owner reports 8
2021-Q1 Owner reports 4
2021-Q2 Owner reports 3
2021-Q3 Owner reports 3
2021-Q4 Owner reports 3
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 3
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 4
2023-Q3 Owner reports 2
2023-Q4 Owner reports 1
2024-Q1 Owner reports 1
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2025-Q3 Owner reports 1
2026-Q1 Owner reports 2
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 08V244000
Recall campaign 1 09V223000
Recall campaign 1 09V234000
Recall campaign 1 10V035000
Recall campaign 1 10V036000
Recall campaign 1 10V160000
Recall campaign 1 10V270000
Recall campaign 1 14V273000
Recall campaign 1 14V743000
Recall campaign 1 16V396000
Recall campaign 1 17V657000
Defect investigation 1 EA06020
Defect investigation 1 EA08024
Defect investigation 1 EQ12010
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (11)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Body / frame, Tires, and Transmission / driveline.

  1. Recall campaign 08V244000

    Body / frame

    Report date
    Component:
    Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
    Consequence:
    IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 09V223000

    Safety recall 09V223000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 09V234000

    Safety recall 09V234000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 10V035000

    Safety recall 10V035000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 10V036000

    Safety recall 10V036000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 10V160000

    Safety recall 10V160000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 10V270000

    Safety recall 10V270000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
    Remedy:
    THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 14V273000

    Tires

    Report date
    Component:
    Tires (TIRES)
    Consequence:
    If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 14V743000

    Safety recall 14V743000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
    Remedy:
    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 16V396000

    Safety recall 16V396000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 17V657000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 7 of 983 complaints · page 1 of 40
2026-09-02Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
NHTSA ODI 11761581
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a recall repair, the mechanic discovered large holes in the center of the subframe caused by rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 218,000.
2026-03-08Wheels (WHEELS)
NHTSA ODI 11722856
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The TPMS system failed in the ECM or engine computer. It uses the wheel speed sensors on each hub to measure differences in wheel speed and uses this to infer if any one wheel has low tire pressure. (This vehicle does not have TPMS sensors in the wheels.) However, with this failure, it reports a tire pressure problem even though all 4 tires are inflated properly. This problem persists even after cleaning then replacing wheel speed sensors. The problem appears to be in the ECM or engine computer, which is very difficult and expensive to replace. With this problem, the driver is never able to tell if any tire actually has low pressure because the system always reports that a tire has low pressure. Toyota should be required to fix this issue in all affected vehicles.
2026-01-01Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11708132
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While driving, there was a recurrent sound like doors locking and unlocking, several dozen times over a half hour drive at 50 miles per hour. When stopped, the passenger side sliding door opened by itself. Luckily, my dogs were in a kennel or they might have jumped out of the car. I closed it and it opened by itself again. At home, the passenger side sliding door opens when my neighbor presses the button on his key fob to open his non-Toyota pickup truck. It will not open or close when I press the button on my Sienna key fob.
2025-08-12Tires (TIRES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11680059
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna equipped Hercules Tires, Tire Line: Roadtour 855 SPE, Tire Size: 215/65/R16, DOT Number: U96VH260H21. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH during a trip, the steering wheel started shuddering. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the contact was informed that the two front tires had sustained tread belt separation and bulges. The two front tires were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop, and the contact was informed that the rear passenger's side tire had sustained tread belt separation, and the metallic belt was poking through the rubber. The contact requested that the rear tires be replaced as a precautionary measure. The rear tires were replaced. All four tires were replacement tires. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 173,414. The tire failure mileage was approximately 16,022. The VIN was not available.
2024-08-26Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11610775
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am contacting you regarding Toyota Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE6. This concerns sticky and cracking dashboard and glare from this. I had no idea this existed. I own a 2006 and a 2010 sienna. I have not received any mailers from Toyota regarding either Sienna's . My van's dashboards are included in this program. Problem is, I never received notice from Toyota about either dashboard. Is there anything that can be done about this?
2024-08-13Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11608315
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate was opened and raised; however, the liftgate failed to remain open and raised as intended. The contact stated that when the liftgate was raised, the liftgate independently fell due to faulty liftgate struts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
2024-03-10Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11576496
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My vehicle steering/control has frozen a few times in the past 18-24 mos. This happens for me in wet conditions at slow speeds while trying to turn, usually to the right. The car also seems to slow on its own and pull to the side at these times. This has also happened while reversing out of a parking spot. I do not recall seeing any lights engage but I am more focused on steering the car safely and exterior factors at these times so I haven't noticed the dashboard. It feels like the power steering fails, and I have no control. Thankfully, I have not been moving at high rates of speed, nor been in a position to go into the lane of on-coming traffic or had someone in a lane near me, and have been able to hold in position or manually turn as much as needed. Steering seems to return once the turn is complete. I have been fearful of hitting someone or being hit from behind each time. My mechanic has been unable to recreate the experience and was unable to suggest a direct answer. I see others have had similar experiences and the same lack of answers from even Toyota. Having come across this website and seeing responses here to this exact problem I have had, I am hoping for more information or a recall soon!

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2006 Toyota Sienna?

Owners named Airbags most often — 284 of 983 reports (29%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Toyota Sienna?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Body / frame, Tires, and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2006 Toyota Sienna?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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