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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1NXBU40E09Z163829 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 36

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1NXBU40E09Z•••••• 2011 Toyota SIENNA

This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Toyota SIENNA build (36 vs 7).

36on this build
550on the model
81builds in total
7involved a crash
4injuries
Most reported Air Bags 20 Steering 7 Vehicle Speed Control 4 Electrical System 4

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Air Bags crash May 2018
Air bags never went off
Power Train crash May 2017
A 2009 car that was regularly maintained (including regular oil changes) with less than 35,000 miles allegedly needs a new drive train?!?!?!?!!!!
Steering crash May 2010
The contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering malfunctioned; the vehicle veered to the left, spun around and crashed into a guardrail. There were warning lights prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a…
Electrical System Feb 2024
I purchased my car in March 2023. From the first week, it wouldn't start sometimes. Id wait 5 minutes, then it would start fine. I thought it was when it got wet, at first. I also had a certain part replaced air flow compressor, possibly was called?, thinking this would fix it.…
Structure Sep 2016
The contact owns a 2011 toyota sienna. While attempting to open the rear driver's side door, the door only opened enough for small children to get in and out of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the passenger side door only opened a few inches. The vehicle was not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1NXBU40E09Z163829 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.