IllustrationExcessive outer wear on front tires
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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What owners reported most
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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
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
Wheels complaints
5 reportsEXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT WHEELS AFTER 20,000 MILES. MINIVAN IS DRIVEN IN NORMAL CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. TIRES ARE ROTATED EVERY 5,000 MILES. ALL 4 TIRES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 20,000 MILES.
WHEELS/ TIRES: NEEDED TO REPLACE TIRES AFTER 10,000 MILES ON NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ELECTRICAL: VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BLOW/POP FUSES WHEN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS PLUGGED INTO THE 12V DC POWER SUPPLY PORT LOCATED UNDER THE RADIO
VEHICLE IS 1.5 YEARS OLD, ABOUT 20K MILES, AND JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT WE'LL NEED 4 NEW TIRES @ $300/EA BECAUSE OUTSIDE WEARING IS OCCURRING. DEALER NOR MICHELIN TAKING RESPONSIBILITY OR WARRANTY, BOTH POINTING AT EACH OTHER FOR THE ISSUE. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE - WAS NOT DISCLOSED BEFORE PURCHAS…
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VEHICLE IS 1.5 YEARS OLD, ABOUT 20K MILES, AND JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT WE'LL NEED 4 NEW TIRES @ $300/EA BECAUSE OUTSIDE WEARING IS OCCURRING. DEALER NOR MICHELIN TAKING RESPONSIBILITY OR WARRANTY, BOTH POINTING AT EACH OTHER FOR THE ISSUE. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE - WAS NOT DISCLOSED BEFORE PURCHASING THE SIENNA THAT TIRES WOULD ONLY LAST 20K MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
3 RUN FLAT BRIDGESTONE TIRES BLOWN UP WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON OR ROAD HAZARDS IN LESS THAN 21,000 MILES AND WITHIN 4 WEEKS. FIRST TIRE IN CHICAGO HIGHWAY, TRAVELING ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH, SECOND IN ARKANSAS/OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY ABOUT 60 TO 70 MPH AND 3RD IN BOSTON/REVERE AREA TRAVELING 3 TO 7 MPH WHILE PARKING. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO T…
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3 RUN FLAT BRIDGESTONE TIRES BLOWN UP WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON OR ROAD HAZARDS IN LESS THAN 21,000 MILES AND WITHIN 4 WEEKS. FIRST TIRE IN CHICAGO HIGHWAY, TRAVELING ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH, SECOND IN ARKANSAS/OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY ABOUT 60 TO 70 MPH AND 3RD IN BOSTON/REVERE AREA TRAVELING 3 TO 7 MPH WHILE PARKING. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO TIRES. 2 SIDEWALLS BLOWN AND ONE CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE. SAME BRAND TIRES, TWO DIFFERENT MODELS. BRIDGESTONE DUELER AND BRIDGESTONE TURANZA.
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.