Toyota Sienna 2013
Model Sienna made in 2013 by Toyota got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, visibility/wiper. Technical service bulletines regarding vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning air bags .
Model 2013
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V014000 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 3235 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/16/2013 | 01/17/2013 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. during modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. this could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Southeast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 1 | ||
| I drove only 1975 mileage but my van makes unbearable noise from 3rd row seat. i took to toyota service station twice but i was told it is manufacturing defect and toyota couldn't find solution for this problem. i sent out email to toyota but didn't hear from them yet i paid about $ 44,000.00 for this van. driving this car i feel i punish my self everyday. i am looking for help to get it fixed. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2012 | |||
| I drove only 1975 mileage but my van makes unbearable noise from 3rd row seat. i took to toyota service station twice but i was told it is manufacturing defect and toyota couldn't find solution for this problem. i sent out email to toyota but didn't hear from them yet i paid about $ 44000.00 for this van. driving this car i feel i punish my self everyday. i am looking for help to get it fixed. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 10 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the windshield could not be defrosted. the contact engaged the defroster on full blast but could not clear the windshield. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was not a remedy available to correct the failure. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there had been similar complaints, but there was no remedy available. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 1,000. | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 10 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2013 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the windshield could not be defrosted. the contact engaged the defroster on full blast but could not clear the windshield. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was not a remedy available to correct the failure. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there had been similar complaints, but there was no remedy available. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 1,000. kmj | |||
| 01/23/2013 | 0 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2013 toyota sienna. the contact stated that the windshield will not defrost. the defrost had been on full blast and not clear the windshield. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was no work in the system for correcting the problem. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there had been complaints, but there is no fix. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 1,000.rl | |||