2016 TOYOTA SIENNA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
98
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
39
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
The 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA has received a total of 98 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 39 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (23 complaints), Unknown Or Other (14 complaints), and Electrical System (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA, potentially affecting up to 745,851 vehicles.
Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair...
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
View full details →Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair...
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
View full details →Recall 19V553000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 303 vehicles affected
Defect: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.
Consequence: The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
View full details →Recall 19V410000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 705 vehicles affected
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.
Consequence: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
View full details →Recall 16V858000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 744,437 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331....
View full details →Recall 16V197000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 234 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed. During a crash, this incorrect height adjuster may contact the B-pillar and tear or separate.
Consequence: Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0H.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
98 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 23 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Camera System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Our van has recently been having issues with the sliding doors. It has occurred while driving and the warning light as well as the warning for a door open, and the door lights have came on. Right before this occurs you can hear a click sound from the sliding door behind the driver's side as well as when you close the door, you can hear a strange sound when it closes, unlike the passenger side sliding door.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver’s side electric sliding door failed to properly open and close, and occasionally abruptly closed, causing a safety hazard to the occupants entering and exiting the vehicle. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver’s side electric sliding door failed to properly open and close, and occasionally abruptly closed, causing a safety hazard to the occupants entering and exiting the vehicle. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated the driver-side sliding door latch failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts, the sliding door failed to close completely. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. However, an unknown part was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact removed the button under the sliding door to manually close the door. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign number: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Safety Rating for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
The 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 39 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0045-22 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Head unit reboots at a specific location. ?Abnormal Destination Search app...
T-SB-0052-13 Obs — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
OBSOLETE NOTICE May 04, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0004-21.
T-TT-0636-20 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
ZKI_Region Email — STRUCTURE
Region Email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, and pursuant to a Sienna sliding door class action settlement, Toyota is announcing a Customer Confidence Program. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of...
ZKF_Dealer Packa — STRUCTURE:BODY
Dealer Package: Certain 2011 ? 2018 Model Year Sienna Vehicles Coverage for the Sliding Door Center Hinge Assembly. In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, and pursuant to a class action settlement, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for repairs to the...
ZKE_Toyota POL19 — EQUIPMENT
Customer Support Program: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, and pursuant to a proposed class action settlement, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for the fuel filler door hinge and pin. Although the fuel filler door hinge and pin are covered...
ZKD_Toyota POL19 — EQUIPMENT
Customer Program Support: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, and pursuant to a proposed class action settlement, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for the power sliding door cable sub-assembly. Although the power sliding door cable sub-assemblies are covered by Toyota?s...
ZKF_Toyota POL19 — EQUIPMENT
Customer Support Program: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, and pursuant to a proposed class action settlement, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for the sliding door center hinge assembly. Although the sliding door center hinge assembly is covered by Toyota?s...
T-SB-0244-17_Rev — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Diagnosis Procedure and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2011 ? 2018 model year Sienna vehicles may exhibit a condition where the slide door?s ?power or manual ? front and...
T-TT-0425-16_Rev — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TT: Rev1_Some 2015-2017MY Sienna owners may have a concern with the inability of customizing their outer mirrors when shifting the vehicle to Reverse (?R? position). The owner?s manual describes the ability to customize the outer mirror positions when the vehicle is in reverse.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA SIENNA
- 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA — 809 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA SIENNA — 331 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA — 223 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA SIENNA — 205 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA SIENNA — 281 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA (current)
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- 2018 TOYOTA SIENNA — 83 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA SIENNA — 54 complaints
- 2020 TOYOTA SIENNA — 41 complaints
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