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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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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

38 reports with mileage · 37 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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

Visibility/wiper complaints

3 reports
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50,000 miles · May 9, 2019
Visibility/wiper

SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED ON ME AND MY KIDS ON MID MORNING OF 5/9/2019. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 85 DEGREES. THE GLASS IS SHATTERED WITH NO WAY OF UTILIZING THE SUNROOF AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #11206621

Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2016
Visibility/wiper

THIS NEW TOYOTA SIENNA 2016 WAS DELIVERED WITH A DEFECTIVE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH DISTORTION AT THE CENTER BOTTOM. IT CAUSES THE ROAD MARKINGS TO BECOME WAVY AND DISTORTED, AND IS DANGEROUSLY DISTRACTING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT OR IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS. THE DEALER WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED, AND CHECKED OTHER SIENNAS ON THE LOT, ALL …

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THIS NEW TOYOTA SIENNA 2016 WAS DELIVERED WITH A DEFECTIVE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH DISTORTION AT THE CENTER BOTTOM. IT CAUSES THE ROAD MARKINGS TO BECOME WAVY AND DISTORTED, AND IS DANGEROUSLY DISTRACTING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT OR IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS. THE DEALER WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED, AND CHECKED OTHER SIENNAS ON THE LOT, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE SAME DEFECT. THE DEALER DIRECTED US TO TOYOTA, AND TOYOTA FAILED TO RESPOND AND DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE.SINCE IT IS APPARENTLY A VEHICLE WIDE DEFECT, IT SEEMS A RECALL WOULD BE REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #10935875

778 miles · May 31, 2016
Visibility/wiper

BOUGHT THE CAR, NEW, A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. 3 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR UNDER 800 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN COVERED, IN OUR DRIVEWAY, SINCE MAY 20TH. CAME OUT YESTERDAY (MAY 30TH) TO MOVE IT. UNCOVERED IT AND FOUND THE CRACK ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS NOT THERE …

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BOUGHT THE CAR, NEW, A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. 3 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR UNDER 800 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN COVERED, IN OUR DRIVEWAY, SINCE MAY 20TH. CAME OUT YESTERDAY (MAY 30TH) TO MOVE IT. UNCOVERED IT AND FOUND THE CRACK ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS NOT THERE WHEN I COVERED IT ON THE 20TH. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF "CHIP OR DAMAGE" JUST THE CRACK (WHICH WAS NOT THERE WHEN THE CAR WAS COVERED). CAR WAS STATIONARY, IN OUR DRIVEWAY ON A PRIVATE, GATED STREET, COVERED. CONCERNED THAT THERE IS A FAULTY DESIGN ISSUE AND THAT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. SCARES ME TO THINK IT COULD HAPPEN WHEN I'M DRIVING WITH OTHERS IN THE CAR. TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. THEY HAVE TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN FOR "EVALUATION". THE DEALERSHIP IS 45 MINUTES AWAY, AND I DO NOT THINK IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI #10871565

Official recalls

5

25V876000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.