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Toyota Previa recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 54 owner complaints for the Toyota Previa, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (30), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 54 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (1995–2001)
  • most complaints: 1995 (30 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (12 complaints)
  • latest recall 97V056000 (reported Apr 4, 1997)
  • 11 complaints reporting a crash (20.4%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.9%)
  • 8 complaints reporting an injury (14.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Toyota Previa complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 30 of 54, or 55.6%. Next come 1996 (11) and 1997 (9). The fewest are for 1998, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Toyota Previa owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2001Column chart of 54 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 1995 with 30. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 30 complaints3019951996: 11 complaints1119961997: 9 complaints919971998: 1 complaint119981999: 0 complaints19992000: 0 complaints20002001: 3 complaints32001
Toyota Previa complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota Previa complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995307050
1996112130
199792000
199810000
200130000
All model years5411180

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota Previa components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 12 complaints (22.2% of all 54), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (10) and Air Bags (8).

Components named most often in Toyota Previa complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Toyota Previa complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling1222.2%
Vehicle Speed Control1018.5%
Air Bags814.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic814.8%
Seat Belts713.0%
Tires47.4%
Unknown or Other47.4%
Visibility47.4%
Equipment23.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline23.7%
Structure23.7%
Suspension23.7%
Electrical System11.9%
Fuel System, Other11.9%
Interior Lighting11.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota Previa recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Previa, newest first. The only campaign, 97V056000, covers model year 1997.

  • 1 recall campaign
Toyota Previa recall campaigns covering each model year
1997: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 97V056000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

    Model year 1997

    Due to a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing of the front differential unit, oil leakage at the air breather plug can occur, when the vehicle is operated continuously above 75 miles per hour.

    Consequence:
    Oil leakage will result in a sufficiently low oil supply to cause bearing damage to the front differential unit leading to eventual seizure of the unit increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a modified air breather plug to prevent such oil loss.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota Previa questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Previa have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Toyota Previa, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The campaign, 97V056000, was reported on April 4, 1997 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Toyota Previa model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 30 of the 54 complaints in NHTSA’s file (55.6%). The next are 1996 (11) and 1997 (9). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota Previa complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 12 complaints, or 22.2% of all 54. Vehicle Speed Control (10) and Air Bags (8) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota Previa?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota Previa complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 54 complaints, 11 report a crash, 1 a fire, 8 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.