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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

What owners actually said

75 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2017
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V585000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TOYOTA ARAPAHOE A…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V585000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TOYOTA ARAPAHOE AT 303-578-6111 AND WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD RECEIVE A CALL BACK WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED TO OPEN COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS DISTRIBUTION. *TT CONSUMER STATED DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING. POWER DOORS HAD BEEN TURNED OFF WHEN RECALL RECEIVED IN OCT OR NOV 2016. UPDATED 8/13/18*JB

NHTSA ODI #11046959

Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2017
Unknown Or Other

THE SIENNA EMISSIONS CONTROL DESIGN HAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH ITS MECHANISM WHICH CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED PROPERLY AT THE SERVICE SHOP. MY 2008 WAS SERVICED ABOUT FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, DURING WHICH THE CARBON CANISTER WAS REPLACED AT ALL OCCASIONS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ON THE DASHBOARD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT + TRAC OFF +…

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THE SIENNA EMISSIONS CONTROL DESIGN HAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH ITS MECHANISM WHICH CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED PROPERLY AT THE SERVICE SHOP. MY 2008 WAS SERVICED ABOUT FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, DURING WHICH THE CARBON CANISTER WAS REPLACED AT ALL OCCASIONS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ON THE DASHBOARD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT + TRAC OFF + VSC LIGHTS COME ON. IT INDICATES SOMETHING SERIOUS IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE READ THIS WEB LINK FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. WHY IS THIS PROBLEM NOT A RECALL AS TOYOTA HAS NO INTENTION TO FIX IT ??? :( HTTP://TOYOTA-SIENNA-CANISTER-DEFECT.BLOGSPOT.COM/2017/10/THE-TOYOTA-SIENNA-2008-2016-CARBON.HTML TRULY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #11041862

34,000 miles · Oct 26, 2017
Unknown Or Other

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SEAL COMES OUT WHEN YOU ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN. THE WINDOW THEN WILL AUTO GO BACK DOWN BECAUSE IT SENSES SOMETHING IN IT'S PATH (WHICH IS THE ACTUAL SEAL). I HAVE TO SLOWLY WORK THE SEAL BACK IN THE FRAME. THE DEALERSHIP MILTON MARTIN TOYOTA IMPLIED IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT KEEP MY WINDOW CLEAN ENOUGH. T…

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THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SEAL COMES OUT WHEN YOU ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN. THE WINDOW THEN WILL AUTO GO BACK DOWN BECAUSE IT SENSES SOMETHING IN IT'S PATH (WHICH IS THE ACTUAL SEAL). I HAVE TO SLOWLY WORK THE SEAL BACK IN THE FRAME. THE DEALERSHIP MILTON MARTIN TOYOTA IMPLIED IT WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT KEEP MY WINDOW CLEAN ENOUGH. THEY HAVE GREASED IT,DIDN'T WORK. THEN THEY PUT A NEW SEAL IN, THAT IS COMING OUT NOW. AND NOW THEY ARE PUTTING ANOTHER NEW SEAL IN. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 34K MILES.

NHTSA ODI #11040038

30,000 miles · Oct 18, 2017
Seat BeltsStructure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONTACT CALLED ANTIAC TOYOTA (1817 AUTO CENTER DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO OPEN RECALL OR REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CONTACT CALLED ANTIAC TOYOTA (1817 AUTO CENTER DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO OPEN RECALL OR REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE SEAT BELT SPONTANEOUSLY BECAME UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL FOR THE STRUCTURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

NHTSA ODI #11034418

100 miles · Oct 17, 2017
Latches/locks/linkagesSeat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENED MOSTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENED MOSTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN TOYOTA DEALER IN WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100.

NHTSA ODI #11034095

116,700 miles · Oct 16, 2017
Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOYOTA SAYS A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED AND NEEDS A DIAGNOSTIC THAT THEY WILL CHARGE FOR. I AM SEEING MANY COMPLAINTS ON LINE FOR EXACT ISSUE AND COSTS OF FIXING ISSUE COSTING 1500-3000 AND MORE!

NHTSA ODI #11033823

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2017
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LIA TOYOTA OF COLONIE, 2116 CENTRAL A…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LIA TOYOTA OF COLONIE, 2116 CENTRAL AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 888-270-9371 AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND TO CONTACT THE DEALER. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11030461

Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2017
Unknown Or Other

THE WINDOWS ON ALL 4 DOORS OF THIS VEHICLES ARE CONSTANTLY HAVING DIRT/DEBRIS GETTING INSIDE THE DOOR. YOU CAN SEE THIS ON THE WINDOWS, AND THE FRONT ONES ARE THE WORST. IT'S A CONSTANT SOURCE OF ISSUE WITH SCRATCHING SOUNDS FROM THE WINDOWS GOING UP AND DOWN. THE OTHER ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR 4-5 MONTHS IS THE DRIVER…

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THE WINDOWS ON ALL 4 DOORS OF THIS VEHICLES ARE CONSTANTLY HAVING DIRT/DEBRIS GETTING INSIDE THE DOOR. YOU CAN SEE THIS ON THE WINDOWS, AND THE FRONT ONES ARE THE WORST. IT'S A CONSTANT SOURCE OF ISSUE WITH SCRATCHING SOUNDS FROM THE WINDOWS GOING UP AND DOWN. THE OTHER ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR 4-5 MONTHS IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SEAL - IT BECOMES DETACHED FROM WINDOW FRAME AND EVENTUALLY GOES BACK INTO PLACE ONCE WINDOW PRESSES INTO THE DOOR. I HAVE HAD THE SEAL PUT BACK IN BY DEALER, HOWEVER, THE FIX DIDN'T LAST 2 MONTHS. PLEASE ADVISE.

NHTSA ODI #11029890

12,500 miles · Jul 30, 2017
Unknown Or OtherWheels

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.

NHTSA ODI #11011559

17,000 miles · Jul 14, 2017
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other

2016 TOYOTA SIENNA DASH HEAD DISPLAY, RADIO GO OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS HEADLAMPS GO DIM TO POINT WHERE YOU CAN BARLEY SEE AND HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK THIS IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES THEY STATED THAT UNTIL IT WAS HAPPENING IN THEIR PRESENCE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. WE WERE ABLE TO VIDEO RECORD THE ISSUE AN…

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2016 TOYOTA SIENNA DASH HEAD DISPLAY, RADIO GO OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS HEADLAMPS GO DIM TO POINT WHERE YOU CAN BARLEY SEE AND HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TOOK THIS IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES THEY STATED THAT UNTIL IT WAS HAPPENING IN THEIR PRESENCE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. WE WERE ABLE TO VIDEO RECORD THE ISSUE AND SHOWED DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE RADIO HEAD BUT ISSUE STILL OCCURS. ALSO HAVE PROBLEM WITH RECALL ON SLIDING DOOR. DEALER STATED THAT TOYOTA WAS STILL LOOKING FOR A FIX. I HAVE HAD DOOR OPEN AND CLOSE ON MY YOUNG CHILDREN WITHOUT NOTICE. HAVE THE POWER TURNED OFF TO DOORS NOW BUT BOUGHT THIS MODEL FOR THE POWER DOORS DUE TO BEING A DISABLE VET THIS FEATURE HELPS ME OUT A LOT.

NHTSA ODI #11005304

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

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.