2026 Toyota Sienna: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Toyota Sienna gets 35 to 36 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Sienna 2WD at 36 mpg.
How the Sienna ranks in its class
In the Minivan - 2WD class for 2026, the Sienna ranks 1st of 5 for combined mileage (36 mpg), 1st of 5 for yearly fuel cost ($1,750 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 5 for tailpipe CO2 (246 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 30 mpg, costs $2,850 a year and puts out 275 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 24 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Sienna's best version, 4 other models get the same and 206 get less. The 2026 Sienna's cheapest version costs $1,750 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 23 cost less, 3 the same and 199 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 4 of 5)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
$1,667 a year
2026 Sienna 2WD, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 36 mpg city, 36 highway, 36 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Sienna version is $1,750 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
36miles per gallon, combined
$0.11fuel cost per mile
417gallons a year
$8,333fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Minivan - 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
2026 Toyota Sienna 2WD
36
mpg combined
$1,667
fuel a year
2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid
32
mpg combined
$1,875
fuel a year
The Sienna costs $208 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Sienna costs $1,040 less to fuel than the Carnival (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
Version
Engine
Gearbox
Drive
City
Highway
Combined
Fuel a year
CO2 g/mi
Fuel vs cheapest
2026 Sienna 2WDHybrid
4-cyl 2.5 L
Automatic (AV-S6)
Front-wheel
36
36
36
$1,750
246
cheapest
2026 Sienna AWDHybrid
4-cyl 2.5 L
Automatic (AV-S6)
All-wheel
35
36
35
$1,800
253
+$50
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Sienna; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Sienna 2WD puts out 246 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 246 to 253.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Sienna 2WD: fuel economy score 7 (6 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (6 to 7 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Sienna gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 36 to 36 mpg (no change).
Version in 2026
2026
2025
Change
2026 Sienna 2WD, 4-cyl 2.5 L
36 mpg
36 mpg
no change
2026 Sienna AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L
35 mpg
35 mpg
no change
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
Vehicle
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2026 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID VAN HEV AWD
5 of 5
4 of 5
5 of 5
4 of 5
2026 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID VAN HEV FWD
5 of 5
4 of 5
5 of 5
4 of 5
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 0 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Sienna (as SIENNA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Toyota Sienna on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
1 recall is on file for the 2026 Toyota Sienna at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Recliner
Reported 20 Oct 2026, campaign 26V690000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software.
More Minivan - 2WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Sienna itself is at 36 mpg.
The 2026 Sienna 2WD with 36 mpg combined (36 city, 36 highway).
How much does a 2026 Toyota Sienna cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Toyota Sienna costs between $1,750 and $1,800 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Sienna 2WD at $1,750; the dearest is the 2026 Sienna AWD at $1,800. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Sienna get?
2026 Sienna AWD: 35 mpg combined (35 city, 36 highway).
How does the 2026 Toyota Sienna rank among 2026 Minivan - 2WD models?
The 2026 Toyota Sienna is 1st of 5 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Sienna at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 30 mpg. In the list, the next one behind is the 2026 Kia Carnival at 32 mpg.
Did the Sienna change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 36 to 36 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Toyota Sienna do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID VAN HEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID VAN HEV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Toyota Sienna?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Toyota Sienna on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Toyota Sienna have recalls?
The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Sienna (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Toyota Sienna: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Toyota Sienna: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Toyota Sienna: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Toyota Sienna: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Toyota Sienna: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.