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2007 Toyota Sienna Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Toyota Sienna has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 8 recurring issue clusters, led by “Vehicle stability control activation with automatic braking.” Toyota's owner's manual splits service into Schedule 1 (severe) and Schedule 2 (normal). Most US drivers fall under Schedule 1 because it covers short trips, extreme temperatures, dusty roads, or heavy idling. The intervals below reflect Schedule 1 — the schedule Toyota recommends for typical real-world use.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Toyota Sienna.

Reported to NHTSA

Vehicle stability control activation with automatic braking

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

8 NHTSA complaints · 2016-05 → 2023-01

“WHEN DRIVING IN PERFECTLY DRY CONDITIONS AND GOING ANYWHERE FROM 30-70 MPH ON A WINDING ROAD OR HIGHWAY, THE VSC LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND THE ALARM WILL SOUND AND YOU CAN'T ACCELERATE. IT'S VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT IN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11365893
“THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (VSC) IS MALFUNCTIONING. AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE SYSTEM GOES OFF AND BEGINS APPLYING THE BREAKS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10865397
“INTERMITTENT VSC ACTIVATION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING STRAIGHT FROM A STOP POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VSC LIGHT AND AUDIBLE WARNING BUZZER TURNING ON AT THE SAME TIME. BRAKES ACTIVATED AT SAME TIME CAUSING SKID”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11022046

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Spare tire carrier corrosion and recall parts delay

TIRES

19 NHTSA complaints · 2014-08 → 2021-08

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SPARE TIRE DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES)”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10967257
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V273000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE INITIAL RECALL NOTICE IN MAY OF 2014; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME FOR REPAIR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10684257
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME AND THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10653001

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Front coil spring fracture

SUSPENSION

5 NHTSA complaints · 2014-04 → 2015-09

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND A COMPONENT FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10703848
“DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE 3/4 TURN OFF THE BOTTOM, VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIVABLE - WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ONE YEAR LATER PASSENGER SIDE SPRING BROKE IN SAME FASHION - HAD TO PAY THIS TIME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10599194
“FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED BADLY, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BRAKE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10593468

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Oil cooler hose rupture with rapid oil loss

ENGINE

33 NHTSA complaints · 2013-08 → 2026-06

“2007 TOYOTA SIENNA OIL COOLER LINE LINE HAS A PINHOLE LEAK NEVER INDICATES THAT THERE IS NO OIL OR LOW OIL PRESSURE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11040002
“WHILE TRAVELING AT 75MPH ON INTERSTATE, I NOTICED HEAVY WHITE SMOKE TRAILING VEHICLE. SLOWED AND PULLED OVER. INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND LARGE OIL LEAK. NO CHECK ENGINE OR LOW OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO SMOKE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10621256
“DRIVING CAR IN TOWN FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. STOPPED AT FRIENDS HOUSE AND NOTICED WHEN I BACKED OUT A LARGE OIL PUDDLE. GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER CAR TO SEE UNDERCARRIAGE COVERED IN OIL FROM FRONT OF CAR TO MIDWAY DOWN CAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10787872

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Sliding door and liftgate latch or cable failure

STRUCTURE

38 NHTSA complaints · 2013-07 → 2021-06

“THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILS TO STAY OPEN AND WILL CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY VERY QUICKLY. THIS CAN CAUSE INJURY IF PERSONS USING THE REAR LUGGAGE AREA CANNOT MOVE OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE IT CLOSES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10608891
“I OPENED THE REAR DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT SENT ME TO A BODY SHOP WHO REFERRED ME TO THE DEALER. THE CENTER ASSEMBLY HINGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR CLOSED BUT HAD A CRACK AND TODAY WHEN MADE A LEFT TURN THE DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10763970
“THE REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCHES FAIL. THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED DUE TO LATCH/LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURE. I HAD A DOG IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN DOOR LATCH FAILED...LUCKILY THE DOG DID NOT FALL OUT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10525005

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Airbag warning light illumination and connector fault

AIR BAGS

22 NHTSA complaints · 2013-09 → 2020-11

“SRS LIGHT FLASHES. THE YELLOW CONNECTOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IS THE CULPRIT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF INCIDENTS ON THIS ON THE AUTO FORUMS. MANY HAVE COMMENTED THAT TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10608865
“DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN STANDING. I CHECK ONLINE, THERE WERE 13 SAME REPORTED CASES. SOME SAID THERE WAS RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL FROM TOYOTA”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10557221
“THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH FLASHES ON AND OFF AT START OF ENGINE AND CONTINUES WHILE CAR IS RUNNING. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I QUICKLY FOUND OUT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11364213

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Dashboard and interior trim cracking and melting

STRUCTURE

21 NHTSA complaints · 2013-12 → 2020-03

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD CRACKS CAUSING A GLARE FROM THE SUN THAT IMPAIRED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10672917
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD EXHIBITED NUMEROUS CRACKS NEAR THE AIR VENTS. ADDITIONALLY, A STICKY SUBSTANCE COVERED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD SURFACE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10583262
“TOYOTA SIENNA 2007 BACK DOOR HANDLE MELTED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10628990

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Transmission slipping and failure

POWER TRAIN

9 NHTSA complaints · 2014-05 → 2023-03

“TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN HESITATING AT TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. AT 60,400 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION DIED COMPLETELY AND WE WERE STRANDED FAR FROM HOME. THIS OCCURRED ON A WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10824946
“UPON SLOWING DOWN TO TURN A STREET CORNER THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED BEFORE IT WOULD GO AGAIN. IT SEEMED THAT IT WAS BETWEEN THE SLOWING DOWN AND RE-ACCELERATING AFTER THE TURN. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON GOOGLE BY MANY DRIVERS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10691994
“THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE VAN TO BE UNABLE TO MOVE AT ALL. THIS OCCURRED ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY. THE TRANSMISSION REQUIRED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF OVER $5000.00”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10682861

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Replace 0W-20 full-synthetic oil and filter every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1, or 10,000 miles under Schedule 2. Toyota covers the first 2 oil changes through ToyotaCare.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate tires every 5,000 miles. Toyota recommends rotation at every oil change to maximize tire life on FWD and AWD models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 5,000 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake every 5,000 miles. Toyota recommends measuring pad thickness at each service.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 36 months. Critical for the integrity of the ABS, VSC, and brake assist systems.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the engine air filter every 30,000 miles. Earlier under Schedule 1 if driven on unpaved roads.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Toyota labels ATF as 'lifetime fill' on most automatics, but recommends inspection and replacement every 60,000 miles under severe service. Use Toyota WS or Type-IV — no substitutes.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 120,000 mi

Toyota iridium-tipped spark plugs are rated for 120,000 miles. Earlier replacement reduces fuel economy and can cause misfires on direct-injection engines.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC)

Every 50,000 mi

Toyota SLLC (pink): first change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles. Do not substitute green or orange coolant — it will damage the cooling system seals.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 30,000 miles, sooner in dusty climates. Located behind the glove box on most Toyota and Lexus models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Serpentine / Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect the serpentine belt and tensioner every 60,000 miles. Toyota uses long-life EPDM belts that rarely fail before 100,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Timing Chain — No Replacement

On condition / lifetime

Toyota's 2AR-FE, 2GR-FKS, A25A-FKS, and most Toyota engines built since 2010 use a timing chain rated for the life of the engine. No scheduled replacement.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Pro only

Timing chains are normally lifetime. Listen for rattle on cold start — that's the actionable signal. Replacement is major work, quote separately.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

61 crashes 1990–2024

How the 61 occupant deaths break down

40

driver deaths

21

passenger deaths

61

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

29

complaints mentioning a crash

6

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Toyota Sienna reflects Toyota's published service intervals and the Maintenance Required Light system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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