Recall 17V657 covers 310,475 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles for a shift-lock defect. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 310,475 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Sienna vehicles because a shift lock assembly defect lets the shift lever move out of Park without the brake pedal pressed. If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle can roll and increase crash risk; Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The shift lock control unit in the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 Toyota Sienna is part of the automatic transmission shifter. Its job is to keep the shift lever locked in Park until the driver presses the brake pedal. That brake-pedal step helps prevent the van from being shifted out of Park by accident.
In affected Sienna vans, grease inside the shift lever assembly was applied in the wrong amount or location. That grease can move onto the slider and stopper, then deteriorate over time and become thicker. When that happens, the lock no longer holds the shifter as designed, and the lever can move out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can find the Sienna able to shift from Park without the normal brake-pedal step, even though the shifter looked and felt normal before that point.
Who's affected?
The included Sienna years come from two Toyota manufacturing windows, August 8, 2005 to March 5, 2007, and December 10, 2008 to January 4, 2010.
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | automatic transmission |
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | automatic transmission |
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | automatic transmission |
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 310,475 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the shift lever moves out of "Park" without the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake is not applied, the Sienna can roll and increase crash risk. Set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle, and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Toyota Sienna is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free shift-lock repair that keeps the lever from moving out of Park without the brake pedal.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V657 when you call.
- Apply the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces the shift lock solenoid and reapplies grease in the shift lock assembly. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Toyota uses its general reimbursement plan for eligible out of pocket repairs tied to this shift lock issue. If you've already paid for a related repair before the recall notice, bring your receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk and ask Toyota customer service how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| October 18, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 1, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 13, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 17, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V657?
Recall 17V657 covers 310,475 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 Toyota Sienna vans with a shift lock assembly defect. The shifter can move out of Park without pressing the brake pedal. Toyota dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply grease for free.
What should I do if my 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 Toyota Sienna is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sienna is included in recall 17V657. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the shift lock solenoid repair. Reference recall number 17V657 and Toyota recall number H0V when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Toyota dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply grease free of charge at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended vehicle movement. If the shifter moves out of Park without the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake is not applied, the Sienna can roll and increase crash risk. Use the parking brake until the dealer completes the repair.
What if I bought my Toyota Sienna used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Sienna is included, especially if you never received Toyota's owner notice or bought the van after the recall opened.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V657000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V657 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V657000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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