NHTSA Service Bulletin 10190470: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
TT: Confirm the scraping noise is coming from the front of the vehicle and not the rear. If the condition occurs from the front of the vehicle, verify the vehicle meets ALL the following criteria: 1) Mileage is under 5,000 miles 2) Vehicle has not had previous front brake repairs performed 3) Vehicle has not had prior adjustments to the dust cover 4) Confirm there is Rotor and Dust Cover contact. See photo. If the vehicle meets the criteria above, please create a TAS case and include photos of the contact between the dust cover and rotor. DO NOT make any adjustments to dust cover. TAS will provide further instruction. If it is a Sunday or holiday, continue with diagnosis and repair, save all parts and details (including pictures), and contact TAS at the next available opportunity.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10190470?
TT: Confirm the scraping noise is coming from the front of the vehicle and not the rear. If the condition occurs from the front of the vehicle, verify the vehicle meets ALL the following criteria: 1) Mileage is under 5,000 miles 2) Vehicle has not had previous front brake repairs performed 3) Vehicle has not had prior adjustments to the dust cover 4) Confirm there is Rotor and Dust Cover contact. See photo. If the.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
Get Full Report