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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2003 Toyota Sienna recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
116
Latest campaign
Apr 20, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Structure1Apr 20, 2010

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 20, 2010Latest campaign
Apr 20, 201010V160000

Structure

THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V160000
What's wrong
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V160000 · Apr 20, 2010
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component116

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
116Complaints filed
13Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
11Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Latches/locks/linkages2219002
Structure1916001
Service brakes1412100
Vehicle speed control1412803
Power train1412102
Hydraulic1210100
Engine and engine cooling87100
Tires76000
Equipment54010
Seat belts54103
Fuel system43100
Gasoline43100
Visibility43000
Electrical system43000
Suspension43000

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Wheels

    “Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much”

    Filed 02/01/2026 · ODI 11714805
  • Equipment

    “A plug-in battery charger failed. You may inspect it. It got hot and smoked, and I suppose was a fire hazard. The problem has not been confirmed nor inspected. There were no symptoms of the problem before the failure.”

    Filed 06/01/2021 · ODI 11419267
  • Air bags

    “Takata recall air bags failed to deploy in a roll over accident that involved in car being airborne and rolling over. Car was totaled. No airbags deployed, car went through 50 foot of cornfield and landed on the roof.”

    Filed 10/15/2018 · ODI 11140478

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2003 Toyota Sienna recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Sienna have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Toyota Sienna. The most recent, 10V160000 (reported April 20, 2010), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Toyota Sienna?

Latches/locks/linkages is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 116 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Toyota Sienna?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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