2016 Toyota SIENNA: complaints, problems and recalls

THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS STOPPED WORKING AND YOU COULD NOT OPEN THEM MANUALLY. PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING 8/3/15 AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING 5/3/16.

Owner-reported narrative. 87,701 miles reported. Look up ODI 10862854 at NHTSA ↗

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.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10865182 at NHTSA ↗

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…

Owner-reported narrative. 778 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871565 at NHTSA ↗

THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR WE PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER. WE WANTED TO FIND OUT WHAT TYPE (THE MANUFACTURER) OF AIRBAG WAS INSTALLED IN THE CAR. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW. TOYOTA HEADQUARTER REFUSED TO GIVE OUT.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10872360 at NHTSA ↗

THE HEADRESTS TILT SO FAR FORWARD THAT THEY CAUSE NECK PAIN, PARTICULARLY ON TRIPS OF LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES. THEY SHOULD NOT BE SO FAR FORWARD THAT ONE'S HEAD IS IN CONTACT WITH THE HEADREST AT ALL TIMES, OR IF THEY DO NEED TO BE THAT FAR FORWARD, THEY SHOULD NOT BE AT SUCH AN ANGLE AS TO PRESS THE HEAD FORWARD AND DOWN.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10888079 at NHTSA ↗

BLIND SPOT MONITOR ONLY ACTIVATES WHEN PASSING CAR REACHES REAR FENDER WHICH IS INSUFFICIENT WARNING -- UNSAFE AT ALL SPEEDS. IF YOU WERE TO DEPEND ON IT WHEN CHANGING LANES IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY 2013 LEXUS ALSO HAS BSM WHICH OPERATES PERFECTLY WITH GOOD AND SUFFICIENT WARNING FOR LANE CHANGE.

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10907429 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A ROAD SIGN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE …

Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10910205 at NHTSA ↗

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…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10935875 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2016-04-07 (April 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: 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.

Reported: 2016-11-29 (November 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: 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.

Reported: 2019-06-04 (June 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: 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.

Reported: 2019-07-25 (July 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: 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.

Reported: 2025-12-17 (December 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: 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.