| Issue ID | 940857 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475308 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/09/12 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Unlocked all of the doors using remote. Opened driver passenger door, and placed granddaughter into car seat. Closed the door with the key remote inside. The sienna automatically locked all of the doors, and i was unable to get to my grandchild. Another key was quickly found to unlock the door. No harm done. If the other key hadn't been found, we would have had to wait for a locksmith to unlock the door. Especially in hot weather, this is dangerous. The manual does not mention this automatic locking, unless a door hasn't been opened after unlocking. The dealer has advised that it can be removed by bringing the auto in and looking it up to a computer. I believe this is potentially dangerous, and needs nhtsa action. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KELSO, WA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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