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Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Automotive
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168,000 Toyota Sienna minivans recalled: Here's why, affected models
Not long after recalling more than 106,000 Tacoma trucks for potential brake problems, Toyota announced a noncompliance recall for nearly 168,000 Sienna minivans because bolts for the seat backs may not be tightened properly. "The bolts connecting the split 60/40 third-row seat backs to the recliner assemblies may not have been tightened to specification," Toyota said in a release last week, "causing the subject vehicles to not meet certain safety standards. "A seat back in this condition may not perform as intended, leading to an increased risk of injury to a seated occupant." According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 167,802 minivans are potentially affected. The recall applies to certain 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles in North America, Asia, and other regions and countries. You can check to see if your vehicle is subject to any recalls — and see safety ratings, investigations and complaints about the model — by looking it up with your VIN or year and model at The NHTSA says owner notification letters are expected to go out on March 31, and Toyota said customers should be notified by mid-April. Toyota dealers will tighten these bolts to proper specifications free of charge. For additional questions, customers can contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05. There are Toyota dealerships across Florida. You can find the one closest to you at This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna Hybrid minivans. What to know
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Automotive
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2025 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV vs Toyota Sienna Hybrid: Efficient family hauler grudge match
If we look specifically at the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, we find family haulers with amazing range, efficiency, and utility. Both vehicles have their strengths and weaknesses, and they have been in the market for a long time. Yes, the Kia Carnival now has a hybrid option and is competitive, but the Toyota and Chrysler are far more popular. As such, those two are the focus of this post. This is all about some hard numbers like performance, efficiency, pricing, and some basics. Each minivan has been reviewed on Autoblog recently, and this post is all about the brass tacks. I thought these vehicles were unique, but the odd thing is that the idea of more efficient minivans is Toyota Sienna minivan is only available as a hybrid with all-wheel drive (AWD), which sends power to the rear via an additional electric motor. Despite the fact there is no driveshaft leading to the rear of the Sienna, it cannot facilitate storage for the second row. That means its cargo space is compromised. The Chrysler Pacifica is a completely different animal. For one thing, it comes with a conventional V6, optional AWD, and Stow 'n Go seating. However, if you opt for the PHEV version I'm covering, you cannot get AWD or the lauded Stow' n Go seating because of the 12.5 kWh battery underneath the floor. Thus, there is no space for a mechanical driveshaft, and the second row cannot be fully folded into the floor like the regular models. Right off the bat, the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV seems to be off to a poor start, but it has a few tricks up its sleeve. Its biggest trick is the ability to drive up to 32 miles solely on electricity. It will support Level II (but not DC fast charging) and can fully charge in about 2 hours. Level I charging takes 14 hours. I drove one a while back and used it as a commuter for my kids, work, and shopping. All of that took about 21 miles off the capacity, and the battery was down to just over 25 percent. I plugged it into my regular 110V house outlet, and it was fully charged before I drove to work early the next day. Power-wise, you get a combined 260 horsepower from its 3.6-liter V6 mated to two electric motors. That's not too shabby, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) only gets rowdy on the highway as it sits at high RPMs longer than you might want. EPA estimates for the Pacifica Hybrid are 84 MPGe and 30 MPG driven only in hybrid mode. Prices for the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV start at $51,055 and rise to $60,280. That is a lot of dough, although you may still be eligible for some rebates and tax credits depending on where you the feature set of the Sienna is far less complex than the Pacifica. You get either a FWD or AWD setup, and the only other option is the slightly lifted Sienna Woodland. That model also gives you a tow package, roof rack and some badging garnish. At 6.96 inches of ground clearance (about a 1/2-inch lift over the regular models), it's not for off-roading. What Toyota did with the Sienna is go all-in on the hybrid system, which uses a similar setup as the rest of Toyota's models. The Sienna has a DOHC 16-valve (Atkinson-cycle) 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. On its own, it would make 189 hp, but paired with the three 3 permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors (two in the FWD), that power climbs to 245 hp. Toyota is keeping it old-school, and they are still using nickel-metal hydride batteries. Well, it is proven technology. Unlike the Pacifica, which can chug along with whisper-quiet battery power, the Sienna has to dip into the well and get that gas engine going once underway. It makes a racket, sitting at high rpm until you hit your desired speed. On the streets, it's fairly quiet and compliant. The Sienna's EPA ratings couldn't be easier to list. Front-drive models get about 35 mpg combined, and the AWD models get about 1 mpg less. If you've been paying attention, that is better than the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV's 30 mpg; however, the Chrysler can rock an all-electric driver mode, which is why the Pacifica PHEV earns an 85 MPGe rating. Depending on the layout, the Sienna has a maximum range of up to 640 2025 Toyota Sienna LE has a base price of $39,185. An XLE starts at $43,995, and the XSE has a base MSRP of $46,640. If you pony up $50,425, you get the lifted and slightly augmented Woodland. A Sienna Limited has a base price of $50,200, and the Platinum tops them all at $56,145. Adding AWD will cost you $2,000 in all but the Woodland and Platinum. The Platinum will ask for $750 for AWD, and the Woodland only comes with AWD. On a personal note, I highly recommend the AWD system, even if you live in a sunshine state. People are starting to realize that minivans are better served by more efficient powertrains. There are three ways to do this: hybrid power, PHEV power, or all-electric power. To that end, only the Honda Odyssey lacks any type of electrical aid option. The Volkswagen ID Buzz is an official contender, yet it is not particularly competitive except in coolness. Once again, the KIA Carnival does offer an optional hybrid powertrain, which will be covered separately. However, the sales numbers of these two dwarf those of the KIA, so I'm omitting it for now. While the Honda Odyssey is an all-around athlete and packs a bit of fun for a minivan, it only offers a non-assisted Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV simply make a lot of sense, and it shows in their unique approaches to utility and passenger comfort. Both vehicles have a removable second row of seats, even if it is a pain to do. Stow 'n Go won't work, as there is a large battery underneath, but the center row of the Toyota Sienna does come out. Additionally, while Toyota offers up to eight seats, the Pacifica PHEV only has seven. Dropping the third row into the floor and removing the second row of seats gives you maximum space. The Pacifica has 140.5 cu-ft of maximum cargo space, while the Sienna has 101 cu-ft of space. Both vans are practical, comfortable, utilitarian, and extremely efficient - which is the whole point. They are a bit of a bore to drive, but their performance isn't embarrassing in any way. All things being somewhat equal, I think I would lean toward the Toyota Sienna. It has AWD, plenty of amenities, and a rock-solid reputation.
