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NHTSA crash test of the 2020 Toyota Sienna

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Toyota Sienna

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

2Recalls
36Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE TOYOTA SIENNA

The Toyota Sienna is a full-size minivan aimed squarely at families who prioritize practicality, passenger capacity, and everyday versatility. Competing in one of the most family-focused segments on the market, the Sienna targets parents, road-trip households, and multi-generational buyers who need serious people-hauling capability without sacrificing comfort or modern safety technology.

VERDICT

The 2020 Toyota Sienna earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Sienna as a thoughtfully refined minivan that rides smoothly and offers a well-appointed, comfortable interior for long family trips. Most praise its standard all-wheel-drive availability and the overall sense of polish in its driving dynamics. Some reviewers note that interior materials and technology integration feel competitive within the minivan segment, though a few find the exterior styling polarizing.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14728

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record17/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V682000

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer

Reported 2020-11-04

STEERING19V532000

Risk: If the steering shaft extension completely fractures, it can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft extensions, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Reported 2019-07-16

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

36 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 8Unknown Or Other 6Engine 6Fuel/Propulsion System 6Electrical System 6Structure 3

Other Sienna years

Rivals in Sedan (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14728), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Toyota Sienna 2020. Class rank 51 of 105 in Sedan 2020. Methodology · Disclosure