POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2009 Toyota Sienna tires problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
When does it fail?
Of the 10 tires complaints filed for the 2009 Toyota Sienna, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 150,000+ mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA tires complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Daily: Toyota has received reports indicating that some vehicles may experience spare tire carrier or carrier cable corrosion even after being inspected and/or repaired as part of a previous Special Service Campaign. During normal usage, water splashing rearward can reach the spare tire carrier due to variation in the placement of the foam splash guard or loss of the splash guard. If the splashed water contains high concentrations of road salt, corrosion of the spare tire carrier and the carrier cable may result. In limited instances, the spare tire may become seperated from the spare tire carrier and create a road hazard that could cause a vehicle crash. Toyota has revised the inspec
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Daily: The Special Service Campaign ESS Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions are now available on TIS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2009 Sienna tire complaints break down into two main categories: recurring field failures and an unresolved safety recall.
On the field side, owners installed brand-new tires from various manufacturers and experienced failures within days. One owner reported Michelin X Radial tires losing air and showing abnormal tread rippling at 25,000 miles despite being fresh off the rack. Another had a Firestone-installed set fail catastrophically—left front blowout the afternoon of installation, left rear complete air loss four days later, no punctures found either time. A third owner reported Cooper CS 5 tires with sidewall bead bulging causing highway blowouts. One TPMS sensor broke during a tire pressure check, costing $76.30 to repair.
The recall piece is worse. Toyota issued recall 14V273000 (and superseding recall E1S) in 2014 for spare tire carrier cable corrosion in cold climates. Multiple owners complained that dealers couldn't obtain parts to perform the repair. As late as 2015, one owner reported a four-year wait with no resolution in sight. Several owners described the delay as exceeding a reasonable timeframe.
Same Toyota Sienna tires reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Premature tire wear and air loss
Front tires developing abnormal wear patterns, rippling in tread, and progressive air loss shortly after installation. Vehicle exhibited swaying behavior. Failure occurred at 25,000 miles on the tires despite being new at installation.
When: 25,000 miles on tires; vehicle at 68,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Front driver and passenger tires losing air; Vehicle swaying; Abnormal wear and ripples in tread; Progressive air loss
Repairs/costs cited: Local mechanic replaced front tires; failure persisted after replacement. Technician unable to diagnose root cause. Owner reports Michelin X Radial tires, size 215/65/R16.
Recall delay - spare tire carrier cable corrosion (NHTSA 14V273000 and E1S)
Multiple owners reported inability to obtain parts for recall repair addressing spare tire carrier cable corrosion due to road salt in cold climates. Parts remained unavailable years after recall notice was issued, with some owners reporting a 4-year wait.
When: Recall notice received August 2014; still unresolved as of March 2015 and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Spare tire carrier cable corrosion in cold climate areas; Parts unavailable at dealer for recall repair
Codes mentioned: 14V273000, E1S (supersedes A9E)
Repairs/costs cited: Toyota dealers could not provide parts for repair. Issue persisted unresolved for extended periods despite recall notification.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall notice NHTSA 14V273000 (and superseding recall E1S) issued for spare tire carrier cable corrosion; however, repair parts were not supplied to dealers in timely manner.
Tire bead bulging and blowouts
Cooper CS 5 tires developed bulging beads on sidewalls, causing blowouts at highway speeds. Dealer and manufacturer initially attributed issue to installation/balancing, but owner noted identical issues reported across multiple states and tire shops, suggesting manufacturing defect rather than installation error.
When: Highway speeds (timing not specified)
Symptoms owners cite: Bead bulging on sidewalls; Blowouts at highway speeds
Repairs/costs cited: Cooper dealer and manufacturer blamed mounting and balancing practices; owner disputed this and noted widespread complaints online from shops across multiple states.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Cooper manufacturer denied defect claim, attributing issue to shop mounting/balancing practices and claiming CS 5 tires are 'sensitive.'
New tire failures and air loss
Four brand new tires installed by Firestone auto care on same day. Left front tire blew out that afternoon while on interstate highway with no evidence of puncture or road debris. Left rear tire lost all air and went flat four days later with no punctures or debris present. Owner obtained full refund and replaced tires with different brand.
When: 11/3/17 installation; failures occurred 11/3/17 (afternoon of installation) and 11/7/17
Symptoms owners cite: Left front tire blowout on highway; Left rear tire sudden complete air loss and flat; No punctures or road debris evident
Repairs/costs cited: Firestone replaced left front tire after blowout. Owner demanded and received full refund from Firestone after second failure. Replaced with different tire brand.
TPMS sensor failure
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor broke during routine tire pressure check performed by technician on customer vehicle. Repair cost incurred.
When: During routine maintenance inspection
Symptoms owners cite: TPMS sensor broke during pressure check
Repairs/costs cited: Repair cost $76.30 to replace broken TPMS sensor.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Had firestone auto care install 4 brand new tires on vehicle at 9am on 11/3/17. That afternoon while traveling on interstate left front tire blew out. Took vehicle to firestone no indication that vehicle had hit something and no punctures in tire. Firestone replaced the tire. On 11/717 while traveling on local road the left rear tire suddenly lost all air and went flat. Once again no indication…
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2009 Toyota Sienna?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 93,237 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Toyota/Sienna.
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