TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Toyota Sienna cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2010 Toyota Sienna have filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 43,000 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Sienna | 34 |
| 2007 Sienna | 21 |
| 2008 Sienna | 34 |
| 2009 Sienna | 8 |
| 2010 Sienna (this page) | 13 |
| 2011 Sienna | 14 |
| 2012 Sienna | 9 |
| 2013 Sienna | 5 |
| 2014 Sienna | 10 |
8crashes
1injury
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control 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: Some 2010 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front door glass run on either the right-hand or left-hand side comes loose from the door channel during window operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TOYOTA: ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION, IF LUBRICATION OR OIL, IS APPLIED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2010 Siennas report sudden acceleration without driver input across multiple scenarios. The most alarming incidents happened in parking lots and slow-speed situations: vehicles accelerated from standstill to 85 mph, ran into parked cars, storefronts, and garage doors. In one case, unintended acceleration occurred on the vehicle's first day (430 miles). Other owners experienced unexpected acceleration on the highway after resuming cruise control, overshooting their set speed by 5+ mph on roughly 1 in 3–4 attempts.
A few owners also describe engine stalling and power loss during normal highway and city driving, seemingly related to transmission shifts; one owner paid $1,800 out of a $3,800 repair estimate after Toyota's partial warranty coverage, only to have the same symptoms return.
One owner reports the engine racing to 30 mph at startup without throttle input, taking 15–20 minutes to normalize. Across all incidents, dealers struggled to diagnose or replicate the failures; some vehicles were kept for inspection periods exceeding a month but returned unrepaired. Brake response was delayed or ineffective in several high-speed incidents, forcing owners to turn the ignition off or pump brakes repeatedly to regain control.
Same Toyota Sienna cruise control reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration (parking/low-speed)
Vehicle accelerates unexpectedly while stationary or at very low speeds (5 mph or less) during parking maneuvers, parking lot operations, or slow turns, sometimes reaching 85 mph. Owners report stepping on brake with no effect initially, and some had to turn ignition off or pump brakes repeatedly to regain control.
When: Occurred at low mileage (5,100 miles, 430 miles on new vehicle) through 70,000 miles; multiple incidents reported from first weeks of ownership to later in vehicle life
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates without foot on accelerator pedal; Acceleration occurs during parking maneuvers or when stopped; Brake pedal initially ineffective or delayed response; Uncontrolled acceleration to 85 mph from standstill
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers were unable to diagnose or duplicate failure; vehicles kept for inspection periods (one month+) but returned unrepaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; some vehicles sent to dealer for investigation; no recall information mentioned by owners
Cruise control malfunction (speed overshoot on resume)
After disengaging cruise control with brake pedal and then using the resume function, cruise control causes rapid acceleration beyond the previously set speed (to 75+ mph). Occurs intermittently, roughly 1 in 3-4 times the resume function is used.
When: Intermittent issue during highway driving; pattern established during single rental experience
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control accelerates past set speed (70 mph set, vehicle goes to 75+ mph) on resume; Rapid acceleration when resume button pressed after brake disconnect; Intermittent but persistent pattern
Unexpected acceleration during normal driving with shifting
Engine stalls and loses power temporarily during acceleration or deceleration, seemingly related to transmission shifting on highway or city roads. Power loss occurs for several seconds, causing sudden vehicle slowdown in traffic. Toyota initially diagnosed as transmission issue with repair estimate $5,100 (later $3,800); partial warranty coverage offered ($2,000 of $3,800).
When: At 46,847 miles on well-maintained, normally used vehicle
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls during driving (highway and city roads); Loss of engine power for several seconds; Stalling occurs during gear shifting (acceleration/deceleration); Sudden vehicle slowness in traffic; Symptoms persist even after $1,800 owner payment for transmission-related repair
Repairs/costs cited: Toyota estimated $5,100 repair cost (later $3,800); warranty covered $2,000, owner paid $1,800 plus tax ($2,166 total); issue recurred after repair; vehicle still under dealership inspection
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota diagnosed as transmission issue; offered partial warranty coverage ($2,000 of repair cost)
High idle speed on cold start
Engine races on startup even in warm weather conditions, reaching 30 mph without accelerator input. Takes 15-20 minutes for idle to return to normal.
When: Occurs on vehicle startup
Symptoms owners cite: Engine races on startup; Vehicle speed reaches 30 mph without accelerator depressed; Prolonged high idle duration (15-20 minutes)
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 Toyota Sienna?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 5,100 and 68,000 miles, with the median around 43,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,100; a quarter make it past 68,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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/2010/Toyota/Sienna.
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