2019 Toyota Sienna: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2019 Toyota Sienna? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 45 complaints, with Uncategorized Issues as the top reported area.
2019 Toyota Sienna Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2019 Toyota Sienna trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2019 Toyota Sienna Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2019 Toyota Sienna VAN AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Toyota Sienna has 45 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Sienna
- Model year
- 2019
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 45
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2019 Toyota Sienna Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Transmission / Drivetrain, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2019 Toyota Sienna?
The 2019 Toyota Sienna shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2019 Toyota Sienna
Inspection Focus
- Investigate any uncategorized issues reported by previous owners.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on drivetrain and fuel components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Investigate any uncategorized issues reported by previous owners.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on drivetrain and fuel components.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2019 Toyota Sienna, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
NHTSA complaint data for the 2019 Toyota Sienna shows a moderate number of reports, with the highest counts in uncategorized issues, transmission/drivetrain, and fuel/propulsion system components. Crash-related complaints are few, but the overall confidence in the data is low due to limited sample size.
- Uncategorized issues account for the most complaints among the 2019 model year.
- Transmission/drivetrain and fuel/propulsion system each have 7 complaints, tied for second most.
- Only 2 crash-related complaints were reported out of 45 total.
- Uncategorized issues may indicate problems not easily classified by NHTSA categories.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints suggest potential drivability concerns.
- Fuel/propulsion system complaints point to possible fuel delivery or engine performance issues.
All 2019 Toyota Sienna Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota Sienna. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Buckle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota Sienna. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
2019 Sienna XLE with 77,000 miles has a UA80 Transmission is whining at the final gear per Imperial Toyota Milford MA service center. They want to replace the transmission for 9,000 USD and Toyota Corporate refuses assistance. It appear to be a common defect which could lead to …
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that while attempting to open the driver's side sliding door, the door failed to completely open but remained ajar. The contact became aware that an electrical cable was hanging from the door. The vehicle was taken to the …
Started hearing a whining noise upon acceleration. Took car to Toyota for a diagnostic check. Discovered transmission is failing. Recommended repair is a full transmission replacement, quoted 10,000. After bringing to a local mechanic for a second opinion, he claims this is a wid…
About 2 years after the 9/30/2019 purchase (new), the paint on the front engine hood began peeling & cracking. Calls to Parks Toyota were ineffective. Now the entire hood has pervasive cracks. The hood needs to be removed, sanded & painted with a more substantial, long-lasting pa…
Transmission has failed and been replaced. This is part of issues from 2017 to 2020 tranny failures, loud whining and needing to be replaced. Tranny failure is very dangerous to the occupants. Toyota has failed to warranty these.
Lyft deactivated 60yo driver (7yr Lyft, 30yr driving) over vague "unsafe driving". Submitted **20 raw dashcam videos** (Oct 29, 2025) proving: - Full stop at flashing red light - Safe rolling stops (<4 mph) in Toyota Sienna + 3 passengers - Max 28 mph Videos requested by Lyft b…
sever transmission whine started at 138k miles over a year ago.Toyota will not fix issues under recalled ua80 transmission. Said my vin doesn’t fall within recall.
The Harness Adjuster Strap (item 5 in attached snip from user manual) loosens while in use. This item was manufactured post-recall 24C002000, using Nuna's new design described here: [XXX] This design change did not prevent the functionality of the strap to fail. There was zero…
Transmission UA80e is a poorly designed transmission. It almost caused an accident due to the transmission lunching forward on its own. Also has a whine coming from the transaxle. There is a customer service program for the 2017-2018 models about this issue. But I have a 2019 an…
My van was struck directly in the driver side rear sliding door while sitting still at a stop sign. The other driver collided straight into the passenger compartment door at an approximate speed of 30 mph crushing the door, exploding the window and neither the driver side airbag…
Car was recalled for fuel pump and I repaired in 8/2020 with approximately 11,190 miles. I had complained that car, since time of purchase and had 4662 miles when I insisted Toyota fix this, (hunted for gears, hesitated, lagged when accelerator pushed, and had poorer gas mileage…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that after he entered the vehicle, he depressed the brake pedal to start the vehicle. After the vehicle was started, he shifted into reverse(R) while the brake pedal remained depressed; however, the vehicle inadvertently a…
Problems with catalyst
The microphone has an issue and it is tied to the SOS call button in the car. I asked my dealership, they wanted to charge $200 to run a diagnostic scan, I contacted Toyota directly, they basically said the dealer can charge it if they want and reverse the charge if they find a …
I was traveling on the Capital Beltway (495) during morning rush-hour in my 2019 Toyota Sienna Minivan. Normal Road Conditions: Stop & Go traffic in the right-most lane around 9:30am on December 14, 2022. All of a sudden and without warning, when attempting to accelerate and ke…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to lower while using the remote. While reversing, the back-up camera became inoperable. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated the failure w…
Second row passenger seatbelt jammed. Unable to be repaired needs new seatbelt part. We were out of town and a passenger was unable to be restrained on way home. The Part is on back order. I cannot use this seat which i need for babysitting grandchildren. I cannot eve sell this …
This tire separated at the side wall nearest the rim. The last one separated and swelled roughly the size of a ping pong ball, prior to that the same thing. This is the 3rd Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tire to fail. After this last one, I realized it's got to be something wi…
The headlight on the passenger side has LED daylight running lights. A number of the led's are not working of flickering. Toyota refuse to cover this under warranty even though the car was bought 8-31-2019. Not having working daytime headlights is a major safety issue to me.
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2019 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud bang heard. The driver became aware that the sunroof glass had shattered and that a part of the glass was…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Toyota Sienna.
2019 Toyota Sienna Recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Sienna. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2019 Toyota Sienna Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2019 Toyota Sienna reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 45 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2019 Toyota Sienna shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Sienna?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Toyota Sienna?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota Sienna?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Toyota Sienna, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 45 total complaints. 4 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Toyota Sienna. A major recall area is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Sienna?▾
The 2019 Toyota Sienna shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Sienna reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.