NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2021 Toyota Sienna
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
The 2021 Toyota Sienna earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, a strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15928
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:25V877000
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Reported 2025-12-17
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE22V239000
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Reported 2022-04-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
33 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.