IllustrationTOYOTA SIENNA FAULTY POWER SLIDING DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN WE TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE CABLE SNAPPED. THEN WE WON'T BE ABLE TO CLOSE IT. WE HAD TO CUT THE REMAINING CABLE BEHIND THE SLIDING WHEEL TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR.
2016 Toyota Sienna
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Sienna are lower than the model-year median of 183.
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Owner complaints by model year
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
240–25K
725–50K
550–75K
175–100K
1100–150K
0150K+
38 reports with mileage · 37 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
14 reportsRECEIVED NOTICE IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONING. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION AND REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. TOYOTA INDICATED THAT ONE SHOULD NOT DRIVE IN THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE THE DOOR COULD POTENTIALLY OPEN. WITH SOMETHING THIS SERIOUS, HOW CAN THEY NOT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR TO THEIR CUSTOMERS UNTIL A …
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RECEIVED NOTICE IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONING. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION AND REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. TOYOTA INDICATED THAT ONE SHOULD NOT DRIVE IN THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE THE DOOR COULD POTENTIALLY OPEN. WITH SOMETHING THIS SERIOUS, HOW CAN THEY NOT PROVIDE A LOANER CAR TO THEIR CUSTOMERS UNTIL A RESOLUTION IS FOUND?! THIS IS HIGHLY UNACCEPTABLE AND HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM TOYOTA.
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET WITH MY VEHICLE BUT TOYOTA JUST SENT A LETTER WITH A RECALL ON THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON THEIR VANS FROM 2011-2016. CHILDREN RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT OF VANS AND THEY ARE PUTTING THEM IN DANGER. THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS BESIDES TO TURN OFF AUTOMATIC DOORS WHICH IS A MAIN FEATURE OF THE VAN INCLUDED IN T…
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NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET WITH MY VEHICLE BUT TOYOTA JUST SENT A LETTER WITH A RECALL ON THE AUTOMATIC DOORS ON THEIR VANS FROM 2011-2016. CHILDREN RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT OF VANS AND THEY ARE PUTTING THEM IN DANGER. THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS BESIDES TO TURN OFF AUTOMATIC DOORS WHICH IS A MAIN FEATURE OF THE VAN INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR THESE AND AREN'T OFFERING PARTIAL REFUNDS TO OWNERS THAT HAVE PAID FOR THOSE FEATURES. TOYOTA NEEDS CLOSER REGULATIONS ON THEIR VEHICLES BECAUSE THEY HAVE HAD SO MANY RECALL ISSUES IT IS RIDICULOUS. NOT TO MENTION PUTTING CHILDREN IN DANGER WITH THIS NEW DOOR ISSUE. I HOPE THAT THEY ARE FINED AND REGULATED MORE IN THE FUTURE SO THAT THEY DON'T CONTINUE TO PUT OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DANGER.
THE VANS THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED TO A HANDICAP/MOBILITY VAN ARE UNSAFE FOR OTHERS TO DRIVE ONCE THE DRIVER SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONVERSION, AND THEY TOLD ME TO SIT ON A DINNING ROOM CHAIR OR A BUCKET. THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT A SAFE OPTION WHEN A NON HANDICAP PERSON NEEDS …
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THE VANS THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED TO A HANDICAP/MOBILITY VAN ARE UNSAFE FOR OTHERS TO DRIVE ONCE THE DRIVER SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONVERSION, AND THEY TOLD ME TO SIT ON A DINNING ROOM CHAIR OR A BUCKET. THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT A SAFE OPTION WHEN A NON HANDICAP PERSON NEEDS TO MOVE OR DRIVE THE VAN. I BELIEVE THERE NEEDS TO BE A SEAT MADE THAT CAN CLIP INTO THE WHEEL CHAIR CLAMPS THAT THE HANDICAP DRIVER USES.
Official recalls
525V876000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Dec 17, 2025
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 from being properly secured.
Consequence & remedy
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.
19V553000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jul 25, 2019
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 & remedy
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.
19V410000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jun 4, 2019
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 & remedy
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.
16V858000 · Structure:body:door
Nov 29, 2016
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 & remedy
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. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
16V197000 · Seat Belts:front
Apr 7, 2016
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.