NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Sienna.
5Safety recalls
75Owner complaints
7Complaints citing a crash
1Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: mobility equipment, brakes, body structure, and seat belts. Most-reported area: body structure (26 complaints, 35%). Every Sienna from 2021 is a hybrid.
5 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Sienna
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA listing: SIENNA.
Brakes
Jul 25, 2019
foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
NHTSA listing: SIENNA.
Brakes
Jun 4, 2019
foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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.
Risk: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
NHTSA listing: SIENNA. Toyota campaign G0H.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Sienna. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Body structure26 · 35%
Most named: body (23)
Electrical system9 · 12%
Seat belts6 · 8%
Air bags5 · 7%
Wheels5 · 7%
Engine4 · 5%
Exterior lighting4 · 5%
Unknown or other14 · 19%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Toyota Sienna recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2016 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2021 Sienna drew the most (97) and the 2016 drew 53.
Owner complaints
2016: 75 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Toyota Sienna
Model year
Complaints
2016
75
2017
154
2018
72
2019
45
2020
38
2021
208
2022
139
2023
68
2024
69
2025
267
2026
13
Safety recalls
2016: 5 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Toyota Sienna
Model year
Recalls
2016
5
2017
10
2018
7
2019
7
2020
2
2021
4
2022
4
2023
2
2024
3
2025
5
2026
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Toyota Sienna VAN AWD
Rollover risk 14.0%
Toyota Sienna VAN FWD
Rollover risk 14.0%
Questions
What are the most common 2016 Sienna problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: body structure (26), electrical system (9), seat belts (6). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2016 Toyota Sienna earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Sienna has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: SIENNA.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.