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The 2022 Toyota Sienna does not fit three car seats across, in the second-row captain's chairs Cars.com tested. Cars.com's grades: A for LATCH, the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible, the forward-facing convertible, the second-row booster, the third-row LATCH and the third-row forward-facing convertible; B for the third-row booster and the third-row entry.
Fit grades from Cars.com's Car Seat Check, conducted by Cars.com editors, including a certified car seat technician. Cars.com's check was written about the 2021 Toyota Sienna; Cars.com says little of substance has changed for 2022.
Car seats we carry, and what to check in the Toyota Sienna
Here is a short list by stage from the seats we carry, infant to booster. We have not tried them in a Toyota Sienna ourselves. Under the list are the points from Cars.com's check worth confirming first.
Infant seats
Convertible seats
Booster
What to check in your Toyota Sienna
- Which second row you have. Cars.com's Car Seat Check of the Sienna (written about a 2021 van and republished for 2022) used second-row captain's chairs, which do not take three, and notes it previously tested a Sienna with a second-row bench. Three-across shoppers should see which cars fit three car seats.
- Booster buckles. Cars.com graded the third-row booster B: only the passenger-side buckle is stable, and the other two sit flush with the cushion, which could make them tough for kids to grasp and use. Plan a third-row booster for the passenger side.
- Head restraints. Cars.com raised a head restraint so a seat could sit flush. Your vehicle manual says how yours adjusts.
Widths, where shown: manufacturer spec, widest point. Prices update automatically from our store.
To narrow it further, the car seat finder works from your child and your plans, and the compare tool sets any two seats side by side.
The grades at a glance
| Test | Grade |
|---|---|
| LATCH | A |
| Infant seat | A |
| Rear-facing convertible | A |
| Forward-facing convertible | A |
| Booster, second row | A |
| LATCH, third row | A |
| Forward-facing convertible, third row | A |
| Booster, third row | B |
| Third-row entry | B |
Where the anchors are
Lower anchors. Second row: two sets, exposed for easy access. Third row: two sets in the outboard positions, also exposed; one set spans the driver's-side and middle spots, and the other is on the passenger side.
Top tether anchors. Two halfway down the second-row seatback, clearly marked. Three atop the third-row seatback, also clearly marked.
Installing an infant seat
Went in easily on Toyota's extra-long-slide chairs, and the 5-foot-6-inch front passenger had tons of legroom with the seat installed behind them.
Installing a convertible
The rear-facing convertible installed easily, and the front passenger had ample legroom.
An A in both the second and third rows. Cars.com raised the second-row head restraint. In the third row the fixed head restraint did not interfere, with the convertible's adjustable backrest at its lowest setting.
Check your vehicle manual on how its head restraints adjust before you move one, and your car seat manual for what the seat needs from the vehicle seat behind it.
Boosters and the buckle-yourself years
Cars.com graded the second-row booster A, with stable buckles that should be easy for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row drops to a B. Its head restraint flops down but does not come out, and pushed the booster off the seatback a bit, though Cars.com still got it flush with a little maneuvering. Only the passenger-side buckle is stable; the other two sit flush with the cushion, which could make them tough for kids to grasp and use. Cars.com says the third-row middle seat should be avoided: it is narrow, and its seat belt strap comes down from the ceiling.
The third row
The second-row seats can be cumbersome to move, but they collapse with a bit of muscle and open a wide passage. Cars.com notes that collapsing them will not work with a car seat installed.
Three car seats across
No, not in the second-row captain's chairs Cars.com tested. Cars.com notes it previously tested a Sienna with a second-row bench seat, in an earlier check that is not the one behind this guide. Our three-across guide covers which vehicles do, and the narrowest seat combinations by published width.
Strollers we carry
These are strollers we carry, with their folded dimensions so you can check them against your own load floor.
| Stroller | Folded (L x W x H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Reef 2 Multi-Terrain Modular Stroller | 19.0" x 23.5" x 29.0" | from $1,199.99 |
| Nuna SWIV Stroller | 14.5" x 21.0" x 30.5" | $1,000.00 |
| Maxi-Cosi Fame Modular Stroller | 30.93" x 24.51" x 15.76" | $999.99 |
| Nuna TRVL DUBL Stroller | 19.75" x 30.5" x 27.7" | $950.00 |
| Romer Tura Stroller | 38.5" x 18.5" x 22.25" | $849.99 |
| Veer Switch&Roll Stroller | 15.0" x 25.5" x 36.0" (with seat) | $949.00 |
| Nuna MIXX Next Stroller | 27.5" x 23.6" x 19.0" | $900.00 |
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller | 17.0" x 22.5" x 32.4" (with seat attached) | $899.99 |
Folded dimensions: manufacturer spec. Prices update automatically from our store.
Compare every stroller side by side.
Toyota Sienna car seat questions
Does the 2022 Toyota Sienna fit three car seats across?
No. The 2022 Toyota Sienna does not fit three car seats across, in the second-row captain's chairs Cars.com tested, according to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the 2022 Toyota Sienna?
Second row: two sets, exposed for easy access. Third row: two sets in the outboard positions, also exposed; one set spans the driver's-side and middle spots, and the other is on the passenger side.
Will a rear-facing car seat fit in the 2022 Toyota Sienna without moving the front seat forward?
The rear-facing convertible installed easily, and the front passenger had ample legroom.
Can kids buckle themselves in the 2022 Toyota Sienna?
Cars.com graded the second-row booster A, with stable buckles that should be easy for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row drops to a B. Its head restraint flops down but does not come out, and pushed the booster off the seatback a bit, though Cars.com still got it flush with a little maneuvering. Only the passenger-side buckle is stable; the other two sit flush with the cushion, which could make them tough for kids to grasp and use. Cars.com says the third-row middle seat should be avoided: it is narrow, and its seat belt strap comes down from the ceiling.
What is the narrowest car seat to shortlist for the 2022 Toyota Sienna?
Of the seats we carry, the Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base is the narrowest by published width, at 16.9 inches.
More car seat help: Car Seat Safety Guide · All buying guides · Car seat finder · Compare car seats · How long to stay rear-facing · LATCH versus the seat belt · Booster readiness · NHTSA's Car Seats and Booster Seats page
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