Worst 2016 Toyota Sienna Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Electrical Faults
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Sienna.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 23 | 1 | — | 39,542 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 30,388 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 26,552 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 38,825 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 14,167 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Toyota Sienna
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~745,765 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2016 Toyota Sienna — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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