AI Damage2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. The maker issued 132 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 22
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 132
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 27% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 9% of all complaints
- 6 Lane departure 9% of all complaints
- 7 Latches, locks, linkages 9% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 9% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (27% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 45.
- Air bags: 3 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 22 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 45 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a stationary vehicle; however, the air bags failed to deploy. Additionally, the ABS failed to activate as designed. The contact sustained a back injury upon impact; however, medical attention was not sought.
Concern 1: My 2022 Toyota Sienna intermittently experiences an unexpected forward surge while braking. When I press the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle, I sometimes feel a sudden forward pushing or acceleration sensation before the vehicle slows down.
The vehicle can briefly surge forward even though I continue braking. This reduces the gap to the vehicle ahead, requiring significantly harder and faster brake-pedal input to avoid a collision. This affects the predictability of stopping distance.
The vehicle began displaying warnings for **Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction, Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction, and Parking Support Brake Unavailable**. [dealer] dealer diagnosed the problem and found significant corrosion at **both rear blind spot monitor connections**.
I am reporting a potential safety issue involving the passenger-side power sliding door on a 2022 Toyota Sienna. On XXX, my [XXX] child was outside the vehicle in a wagon while the passenger-side sliding door was closing.
Stitching on the driver seat is tearing. Under normal wear. The vehicle is just out of the 3 year/36,000 warranty period. If the seat continues to degrade it will not be safe for future use as it worsens.
We brought our 2022 Toyota Sienna in for service January 2024 for the driver's seat. The seat would make really loud popping noises that sounded like something was loose when the seat moved forward and backward.
Rear windshield shattered between 4/16/2026, 10:04 AM and 4/16/2026, 6:43 PM without reason, no one near it to cause this broken windshield. I have Simplisafe camera that showed no one was near the car. See attached pictures.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,904 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 22% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Sienna Hybrid has 82 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 22, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV)…
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
- Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle…
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026
This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
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- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
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- Some customers may experience a condition in which the 2021-2025 Sienna HV 2nd row FRAME SUB-ASSY, No.1…
Some customers may experience a condition in which the 2021-2025 Sienna HV 2nd row FRAME SUB-ASSY, No.1 does not function even when the stow lever is pulled. Because the cable has come off from the bracket that holds…
- Some 2021 – 2025 model year Sienna Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a sloshing or splashing noise from inside…
Some 2021 – 2025 model year Sienna Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a sloshing or splashing noise from inside one or more door panels when driving, opening and/or closing a door, and/or braking. This condition may be caused…
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 22TE09 HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE HARNESS AND REAR TRACTION…
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- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
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NHTSA lists 132 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, air bags. Total complaints: 22. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), jerking, harsh shifts (14%), airbag warning light (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 132 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.