How safe is the Toyota Sienna hybrid?
Drivers of the 2021–2023 Toyota Sienna hybrid died at a rate of 12 per million registered vehicle years, 66% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver: it ranks 25th of 129 vehicles, safer than 81% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Toyota Sienna hybrid sits among all 129 vehicles
Toyota Sienna hybrid (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
2WD vs. 4WD
IIHS rates each drivetrain separately. The score above combines them, weighting the version with more data more heavily.
| Version | Deaths* | 95% range |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sienna hybrid 2WD | 10 | 0–20 |
| Toyota Sienna hybrid 4WD | 23 | 0–48 |
Vehicles ranked near the Toyota Sienna hybrid
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassLuxury SUV · Midsize | 11 | 84 |
| 23 | Honda OdysseyWagon / minivan · Very large | 11 | 83 |
| 24 | Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WDSUV · Midsize | 11 | 82 |
| 25 | Toyota Sienna hybridWagon / minivan · Very large | 12 | 81 |
| 26 | Ford Mustang Mach-E electric 4WDSUV · Midsize | 11 | 80 |
| 27 | Chevrolet TraverseSUV · Midsize | 12 | 80 |
| 28 | Lexus GX 460 4WDLuxury SUV · Large | 12 | 79 |
How it compares with other wagons and minivans
Among the 6 wagons and minivans ranked, the Toyota Sienna hybrid is 2nd. The safest wagons and minivans are below. See all wagons and minivans.
| Wagons and minivans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda OdysseyWagon / minivan · Very large | 11 | 83 |
| 2 | Toyota Sienna hybridWagon / minivan · Very large | 12 | 81 |
| 3 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 14 | 70 |
| 4 | Subaru OutbackWagon / minivan · Midsize | 27 | 45 |
| 5 | Subaru XV CrosstrekWagon / minivan · Small | 27 | 44 |
Common questions
Is the Toyota Sienna hybrid a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Toyota Sienna hybrid is one of the safest vehicles on the road for its driver. Its driver death rate of 12 per million registered vehicle years is 66% lower than the average, and it ranks 25th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Toyota Sienna hybrid compare with other wagons and minivans?
It ranks 2nd of 6 wagons and minivans. The safest is the Honda Odyssey, with a rate of 11.
Is the 2WD or 4WD Toyota Sienna hybrid safer?
The 2WD version had the lower driver death rate (2WD: 10, 4WD: 23). Their ranges overlap, so the difference may be down to chance.
Why is this different from the Toyota Sienna hybrid's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.