There is no indication that the factory auto access seat will be available on the 2021. For the 2020 model they offered that on the LE and XLE models.

You can find the brochures with additional details for past model years here:

Auto-Brochures | Toyota Car PDF Sales Brochure/Catalog/Flyer/Info 4Runner 86 Avalon Camry Celica CH-R Corolla Corolla Cross Corolla iM Corona Echo FJ Cruiser Highlander Land Cruiser Mark II Matrix Mirai MR2 Prius RAV4 Sequoia Sienna Solara Supra Tacoma Tundra Venza Yaris

Toyota car pdf sales brochures, catalogs and electronic media

www.auto-brochures.com

 

According to the 2014 through 2020 Toyota Sienna brochures, the auto access seat was only available as an option on the LE and XLE trims. Here are links to the brochures in PDF format. After you open any of them, just search in the file for "auto access" and you'll find the references.

2014 Sienna Brochure
2015 Sienna Brochure
2016 Sienna Brochure
2017 Sienna Brochure
2018 Sienna Brochure
2019 Sienna Brochure
2020 Sienna Brochure

 

The Toyota's mobility solutions brochure for the 2021 Sienna might be useful: https://www.toyotamobility.com/assets/pdf/21MY_Mobility_eBrochure.pdf

Not all Toyota dealerships are knowledgeable about Toyota's mobility offerings. Only one of the seven Toyota dealerships where I live seems to specialize in them and has often had an unsold gen 3 LE or XLE with an auto access seat in its inventory.

If you spoke only with a dealership sales person on the sales floor, instead ask to speak with the sales manager or the dealership GM. Or call the phone number shown in the brochure and ask.

 

The Toyota's mobility solutions brochure for the 2021 Sienna might be useful: https://www.toyotamobility.com/assets/pdf/21MY_Mobility_eBrochure.pdf

Not all Toyota dealerships are knowledgeable about Toyota's mobility offerings. Only one of the seven Toyota dealerships where I live seems to specialize in them and has often had an unsold gen 3 LE or XLE with an auto access seat in its inventory.

If you spoke only with a dealership sales person on the sales floor, instead ask to speak with the sales manager or the dealership GM. Or call the phone number shown in the brochure and ask.

My family and I have been looking for a Toyota Sienna with an Auto Access Seat. Many many times when a dealership has a listing claiming such, it is not the case. I happened to notice this post while doing yet another internet search.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, let me know the name of that dealership. We are based in OKC and finding a Sienna with an auto access seat has been so challenging that traveling seems to be inevitable. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Amy C.

 

Thank you everyone! I finally found a salesperson who is going above and beyond to see how the 2021 mobility works and also looking for 2020s. He said that this is his first time doing anything like this and he’s really excited about it. He also has a personal connection because one of his family members is paralyzed so he understands how hard it is sometimes to get someone to go the extra mile.

I did call the number on the brochure two different times and both times the Toyota rep told me they didn’t know what I was talking about and they didn’t have a mobility department or any type of assistance program. Like a previous poster said it seems to be very difficult to get anyone who is semi-familiar with this but I think my salesperson lol

 

Here you go. Toyota offers 1000$ toward cost of modification. Braunability works with Toyota through a local disability product dealer to ensure you get proper safe installation and fit adjustment for your loved one. You can call them directly for questions.

Turny Evo Swivel Car Seat | BraunAbility

The Turny Evo is a swivel transfer seat lift for car or SUV installation that lowers outside of the vehicle to help people with limited dexterity enter and exit.

www.braunability.com

 

Toyota Mobility | Aftermarket Adaptive Equipment

www.toyotamobility.com

 

I found this on youtube, not sure if this is what you need but it's available for the new 2021 Sienna. Hope this help.

 

I think Toyota did away with the factory installed access seat for 2021. They now advertise an aftermarket BraunAbility seat instead. The factory installed seat was nice because it was covered under the factory warranty but was only available in the middle row.

 

The auto access seat is no longer available in the 2021 because of the transition to a hybrid. I believe that it was not possible to install the seat due to the placement if the hybrid batteries under the floor. I am somewhat assuming this based on a family member who has a new Chrysler hybrid minivan and apparently Chrysler had to eliminate the second row fold-n-go seats due to needing the underfloor space for the batteries. I am assuming Toyota had the same issue. You can still get ramps or a front passenger access seat through BraunAbility or VMI and they still provide the $1000 rebate on mobility modifications. Here is the link:

Toyota Mobility

www.toyotamobility.com

 

You may not be able to get one for the 2nd row because of the new non-removable seats. In previous years Braun offered either a Braun or OEM seat for the 2nd row. However, for 2021, they offer only driver and front passenger seats.
Transfer Seat Vehicle Compatibility | BraunAbility

 

I think the seat is now a 3rd party install called Lift-Up?

Toyota Mobility | Aftermarket Adaptive Equipment

www.toyotamobility.com

Always good to have some documentation.

Same link as jpahau above.

 

Also understand your frustration. I have occasionally seen the vans on Carmax but it is pretty rare. The other option is to visit a dealership and have them perform an inventory check. Their searches are usually more accurate than the one on the Toyota website. The other advantage is that they can then call the other dealership and confirm the inventory and arrange transfer if needed.

 

I'm finding the same issue with searches for Auto Access Seat..... dealers are really doing bait and switch when advertising equipment they don't have.

 

Cheryl if you didnt find one yet - look at my post about one I located in Houston with super low miles. I happened to locate 2 and I purchased the other one which was closer to me.

 

For anyone who is looking into this option - I have a 2019 Toyota Sienna XLE with Bruno Valet Liftseat installed with 40k miles. I would be more than willing to answer questions, but the van is also FOR SALE! Miraculously, my daughter gained the ability to get into the van without help (HALLELUJAH!), and we are now selling this van! We know how hard/expensive they are to come by, and want to make sure it goes to someone who really needs it!
- Nicole (Albuquerque, NM)

 

This is coming late for the posting but I just wanted to share that mobility van conversions provided by Braunability can be reached online and they will direct you to the closest dealer. You purchase the Toyota Sienna directly from Braunability not the Toyota dealer. They were very helpful to find the right mobility option for us.

Wheelchair Accessible Vans & Mobility Equipment | BraunAbility

BraunAbility offers wheelchair accessible vans, vehicle seating, wheelchair lifts, and commercial products to fit various mobility needs.

www.braunability.com

 

I was able to finally find a used 2020 with auto access seat. I can tell you dealers do post they have the option falsely and it is hard to locate them. There is a 2018 with low miles I also located in Houston area with CarMax if anyone is looking. You can have it shipped to your door or local CarMax. I did have to drive to another city when I located the one I bought. I don’t even think the dealership knew what they had. When looking at online pictures l found myself looking for the foot rest to confirm if it was a valid listing. From my research it looks like the last factory installed model was 2020. I was able to buy a Toyota warranty that covered the seat due to the age and mileage on my vehicle.
Good luck to all on the hunt.

 

I have a Silver 2020 with access seat for sale ... XLE leather and 35K

 

Where are you located? How much are you asking?

 

35k miles..

 

so one thing I would like to point out, which came about as a question about me removing the mid row seats to use my van for delivery, is that the reason that toyota quit offering the factory access seat option is because the mid row seat now contains airbags. Its also the reason why they don't easily come out. The new 2021 and 2022 Sienna's that I have personally seen that were converted to mobility vans(2 by Braunability, 1 unknown) were really hacky and really sketchy.

For the Braunability versions, they just took the mid row seats out, took the seat rails out, slapped down a sheet of steel over the floor, and then ripped/cut/hacked the console. The hybrid battery vent was covered, and since the hybrid battery lives under the drivers/passengers seat, and needs the airflow, its gonna die quicker or not work as well because it won't get adequate cooling. The quality of the work done was just shoddy, like, really bad.

Also, with no mid row seats, I could not even suggest you put people or stuff in the rear, since the mid row seats contained the airbags for the rear seats, it cannot maintain its crash safety rating with the midrow seat bags removed.

The other mobility one I saw was a "rear access" type, im not sure who made it, but like the "freedom" company one, they literally pushed the midrow seat rails out as close to the door as possible, which means the front seat mounted airbags for the mid row passengers will not be in the right place! They also cut out a huge section of the rear structure of the van, and it looked like someone who was not experienced with welding aluminum went after it with the wrong type of rod, because it wasn't pretty, and looked like if it got hit in the rear, it would fold right in the middle of the van like an accordion.

TLDR: the braunability looked better, as it did not modify the structure of the van, and the floor was at least not cut to pieces, but the drivers area left some quality work to be desired. the rear access one honestly looked like it had compromised the safety and structure of the van to the point that it would be a safety hazard to be in an accident.

 

Anyone is still looking? I have a 2012 XLE.

 

Anyone is still looking? I have a 2012 XLE.

Do you still have any of the vans?