Toyota Sienna Generation 4 (2011–2016)

Toyota Sienna Generation 4 (2011–2016) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Toyota Sienna — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1997–2003 —
Generation 2 2004–2006 —
Generation 4 2011–2016 —
Generation 5 2017–2020 —
Generation 6 2021–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Sienna

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Toyota 3.5L V6 (2GR) 2007–2020 7 models 126
Toyota 2.5L I4 (A25A Dynamic Force) 2021–2026 18 models 118
Toyota 3.0L 6-cylinder 1997–2003 13 models 31

About this generation

The redesigned Sienna premiered at the Los Angeles Auto Show in early December 2009 for the 2011 model year. It was designed at Calty studios and engineered at Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. The new Sienna arrived at dealers in February 2010. In November 2011, exports of the XL30 Sienna to South Korea began, making it the first Toyota minivan sold in the country.

In July 2016, the Sienna was officially introduced to the Taiwanese market. In the U.S., the third-generation Sienna was offered in five trim levels, a base grade, LE, XLE, Limited and for the first time the SE trim. The new SE offers revised bodywork, clear tail lamps, wheels, firmer suspension and revised steering tuning for a sportier ride. All-wheel-drive is only available with the V6 engine on the LE, XLE and Limited model trims.

Described by AOL Autos as slipping a sports car in a minivan, chief engineer Kazuo Mori (an avid autocrosser) reportedly had to overcome corporate opposition to get the SE equipment package included in the line-up. The previous 3.5-liter 2GR-FE continues, became paired to a 6-speed transmission, but for the first time the Sienna offers a four-cylinder engine, the 1AR-FE. This is the first time Toyota has offered a four-cylinder engine in a North American minivan since discontinuation of the Estima/Previa in late 1997.

An electric power steering (EPS) system replaces the previous hydraulic power steering system. Toyota continued to offer all-wheel drive in the Sienna. As GM discontinued its AWD minivans after the 2006 model year, it was the only North American minivan with an available AWD drivetrain until the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica went on sale in late 2020. Toyota published EPA-estimated mileage figures of city / highway for models powered by the 4-cylinder engine, city / highway for FWD V6 models, and city / highway for AWD models.

An optional tow package for V6 models is rated to tow . The front dashboard features a "swoop" wood trim, inspired by the Toyota Venza and Lexus RX, that gives front seat occupants a "60/60" split whether in the driver or passenger seat. New features included an optional sliding second row with "Lounge Seating" recliner style chairs, a feature previously seen on the Lexus LS, and Toyota's keyless Smart Key System with push-button start.

The rear seat entertainment option started to use a LCD screen which operates in two view modes, a single 16:9-ratio widescreen or two separate 4:3-ratio split screens with separate wireless headphones. For safety the back-up camera comes with a new 180° panoramic view. Other new options include a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as well as an automatic highbeam dimmer, Safety Connect and a more advanced stability control system known as Vehicle Integrated Dynamics Management.

A driver's knee airbag became standard as well. When the second row seats are removed, the bottom of the second row seats, which is similar to a rack, remains attached to the van floor. This means that with second row seats removed, the floor is not flat. Toyota is the first automaker to offer a factory installed auto-access seat for disabled people. The one-touch rotating, power ascending/descending lift-up seat can lower to within of the ground.

* 2011, for the 2012 model year: Toyota's new navigation system with Entune connected navigation system became available. * 2012, for the 2013 model year: The four-cylinder engine was dropped. * 2013, for the 2014 model year: The Sienna remained unchanged. * 2014, for the 2015 model year: Minor refresh with new tail lights for all trim levels except the SE. In the interior, the dash was redesigned replacing the asymmetric swoop with a more conventional and cohesive center display.

The previous small info window on top of the dash was also removed and placed in the center display. The center console was also redesigned.

Source: Wikipedia — Toyota Sienna — Third generation (XL30; 2010), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 738 $15,888 97% 128,884 mi
2016 265 $16,400 100% 126,572 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2011 14 610 Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System
2012 9 246 Air Bags, Structure, Unknown Or Other
2013 6 182 Structure, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2014 6 161 Structure, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2015 6 227 Structure, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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