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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDKK3DC5CS196916 · Checked Oct 29, 2026
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5TDKK3DC5CS•••••• 2012 Toyota SIENNA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota SIENNA build (6 vs 4).

6on this build
232on the model
66builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Structure 3 Air Bags 2 Seat Belts 1 Tires 1

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Air Bags crash Mar 2013
The contact owns a 2012 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle twice; once from the passenger's side door area and again from the rear. As a result, the contact's vehicle was pushed forward and into the…
Wheels Apr 2021
We realized that our vehicle had a flat tire. When we went to attempt to put on the spare, we noticed that all of the lug nuts had "swollen" and none of the lug nuts would fit in the corresponding socket. Ultimately, the lug nut caps delaminated, and it took over an hour to tear…
Structure Jul 2016
The sensor in the power sliding door of my 2012 toyota sienna, would not stop beeping even though the door was closed. The latch was rusting away, and toyota wanted $1,400 to replace it. The driver's door latch is made of stainless steel, so why is the sliding door latch…
Tires Aug 2014
I am complaining about the michelin primacy mxv4 tires. The tires have a 60,000 mile warranty and I have only gotten 20,200 miles out of them. The tread wear is a 5/6 gauge. I will have to purchase three new tires very soon, before the tires start balding, in order to correct…
Air Bags Feb 2017
The contact owns a 2012 toyota sienna. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side middle sliding door independently opened without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V006000 (air bags) and…
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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 5TDKK3DC5CS196916 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.