2012 Toyota Sienna MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2012 Toyota Sienna is rated 19 to 21 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.7L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2012 Toyota Sienna · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
21MPG combined
19 city 24 highway
$3,200 a year to fuel
2.7L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $4,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,200 to $3,550 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2011.
Fewer complaints than a typical Sienna year
The 2012 drew 39 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 52 for a typical Sienna year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2011; best years: 2018 and 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Sienna year rankedThe 2012 Sienna's recalls and problems
Every 2012 Sienna version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.7L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Sienna 2WD |
21 mpg | 19 / 24 | $3,200 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Sienna 2WD |
21 mpg | 18 / 25 | $3,200 |
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Sienna AWD |
19 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,550 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.7L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota Sienna MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 19 to 22 mpg (2010 to 2020); highest in 2017. Hybrid: 36 mpg (2021 to 2026).
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2012: gas 21 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 | – |
| 2011 | 21 | – |
| 2012 | 21 | – |
| 2013 | 21 | – |
| 2014 | 21 | – |
| 2015 | 21 | – |
| 2016 | 21 | – |
| 2017 | 22 | – |
| 2018 | 22 | – |
| 2019 | 22 | – |
| 2020 | 21 | – |
| 2021 | – | 36 |
| 2022 | – | 36 |
| 2023 | – | 36 |
| 2024 | – | 36 |
| 2025 | – | 36 |
| 2026 | – | 36 |
Every Sienna year's ratings in one table
How the 2012 Sienna compares
2012 minivans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2012 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Toyota Sienna This page Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
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2012 Sienna recalls and complaints
Questions
Does AWD lower the 2012 Toyota Sienna's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 3.5L 6-cyl gets 21 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 19 with AWD.
Does the 2012 Toyota Sienna need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2012 Toyota Sienna version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2012 Sienna's MPG compare with the 2011?
For 2012, the best gas version is rated 21 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.