2016 Toyota Sienna problems and recalls

Owners have filed 75 complaints on the 2016 Toyota Sienna, and NHTSA has issued 5 recalls. The most cited component is the Structure (26 complaints).

75
Complaints
5
Recalls
7
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
6
Injuries
81.7
Severity index

Severity index 81.7 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 81.7p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 32 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 77% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

StructureStructure: 26 complaints (34.7%)26 35%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 14 complaints (18.7%)14 19%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 9 complaints (12.0%)9 12%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 6 complaints (8.0%)6 8%WheelsWheels: 5 complaints (6.7%)5 7%Air BagsAir Bags: 5 complaints (6.7%)5 7%Latches/Locks/LinkagesLatches/Locks/Linkages: 4 complaints (5.3%)4 5%EngineEngine: 4 complaints (5.3%)4 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STRUCTURE2634.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1418.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM912.0%
SEAT BELTS68.0%
WHEELS56.7%
AIR BAGS56.7%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES45.3%
ENGINE45.3%

Complaints filed per year

019382016: 82017: 382018: 72019: 62020: 42021: 32022: 12023: 32024: 12025: 41617381819202122232425
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20168
201738
20187
20196
20204
20213
20221
20233
20241
20254
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (8 against 8).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V41000004/06/2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSBraun 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.
19V55300025/07/2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVantage 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.
16V85800029/11/2016STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORToyota 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
16V19700007/04/2016SEAT BELTS:FRONTToyota 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
25V87600017/12/2025EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: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

Other Toyota Sienna model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.