The TPMS system failed in the ECM or engine computer. It uses the wheel speed sensors on each hub to measure differences in wheel speed and uses this to infer if any one wheel has low tire pressure. (This vehicle does not have TPMS sensors in the wheels.) However, with this failure, it reports a tire pressure problem even though all 4 tires are inflated properly. This problem persists even after cleaning then replacing wheel speed sensors. The problem appears to be in the ECM or engine computer, which is very difficult and expensive to replace. With this problem, the driver is never able to tell if any tire actually has low pressure because the system always reports that a tire has low pressure. Toyota should be required to fix this issue in all affected vehicles.
2006 Toyota Sienna wheels problems
54 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 54
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rim3
- Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
- Hub1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Sienna wheels problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Toyota Sienna owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Swollen lug nuts. Won’t fit any wrench. Affects ability to remove a tire in case of needing to repair a flat tire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact stated that while going around a curve, the vehicle independently slowed abruptly without the brake pedal being depressed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The dealer colonial toyota (2600 w pike rd, indiana, pa 15701, (724) 471-4287) suggested that the issue may be due to a broken wire or a dirty sensor. It was suggested that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front and rear wheel hubs needed to be replaced. The repairs were completed however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same independent mechanic replaced and the speed sensors were replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
The slip indicator light (car with swerve lines) started coming on intermittently while turning on highways etc. (but not when any risk of tire slipping). Then vsc light also came on and alarm sometimes sounded. Visit to our own mechanic, no problems found. In the last 2 years the ABS system has activated (daily) it unexpectedly applies the brakes while in motion. It is on specific types of curve and while driving at least 30mph, but has done at 35, 55, 70 MPH, on slight or medium turns (not real sharp turns), going uphill or downhill and left or right. Took my mechanic for a ride with the diagnostic computer hooked up, it did the ABS braking, warning light, and beeping 5 times but computer showed no codes. Suggested resetting yaw which we did, it did not help. Suggested calling toyota, they were no help, said they had never heard of that problem and my mechanic probably did not know how to read the computer. When ABS activates it's very dangerous - thinking about deactivating entire vsc system. I believe the rack and pinion may play a role, there are rattle and bump sounds, perhaps a loose suspension is the culprit, that is our next option. I have already replaced struts, front wheel bearings, all new tires, had it aligned, did new brake pads, and rotors. Absolutely fed up with this problem!
Check engine light, vsc light, traction control light. All 3 lights came on at same time. They say it's the gas cap, it's not the gas cap, they say to reset it, that doesn't work. I was driving home, nothing happened, the lights just came on. No warning sound, nothing to indicate there was a problem, my car seems to drive just fine, but the lights won't go off, and I have 3 kids that I take and pick up from school
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. Whenever the contact parked the vehicle and attempted to turn it off, the key would fall out of the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v657000 (power train) and 14v273000 (tires). There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 177,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v273000 (tires) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when experiencing a flat and looking to place the spare tire on the vehicle they noticed the cable assembly for the spare tire was rusted causing the spare tire to become unable to be used. The contact informed the dealer of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no parts available for the recall. The dealer informed the contact that the federal safety agency was responsible for distributing the recall parts and that the federal safety agency hotline should be contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 06/13/17*lj consumer stated the assembly totally rusted out that the spare tire fell off. Updated 9/27/18
Corrosion on oem 17' aluminum wheel rims caused air to slowly leak out between rim & tire. Leaking occurred over several days while vehicle was parked or being driven. Tires were re-mounted three times to correct problem. Tire shop had to clean & then polish rim mating surface to remove corrosion to get tires to seat & hold air.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota sienna. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v273000 (wheels). The dealer was unable to supply the part from the manufacturer for several months. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Recently purchase this van and it has severe corrosion on the aluminum wheels and air seems to be slowly leaking from at least one of them. This could be a serious problem if it accelerates as one travels down the road.
Questions about the 2006 Toyota Sienna wheels
Does the 2006 Toyota Sienna have wheels problems?
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Toyota Sienna, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Sienna wheels problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Sienna wheels?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Sienna have bad wheels?
The Toyota Sienna model years with the most wheels complaints are 2006 (54 complaints), 2011 (37 complaints) and 2004 (22 complaints).
Other 2006 Toyota Sienna problems
Airbags 307Body 261Electrical 85Brakes 73Locks 67Tires 65Steering 61Acceleration 50Transmission 40Seat belts 38Driver assistance 37Suspension 19Engine 15Seats 11Visibility 11Fuel system 6Lights 5
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