2016 Toyota Sienna problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Sienna. The most-reported areas: Structure (26), Unknown Or Other (14), Electrical System (9).
Key takeaways
- 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 26 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 12% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 8% |
| Wheels | 5 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | 5% |
| Engine | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2025-08-11
Our van has recently been having issues with the sliding doors. It has occurred while driving and the warning light as well as the warning for a door open, and the door lights have came on. Right before this occurs you can hear a click sound from the sliding door behind the driver's side as well as when you close the d...
Structure,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2025-04-25
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver’s side electric sliding door failed to properly open and close, and occasionally abruptly closed, causing a safety hazard to the occupants entering and exiting the vehicle. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer an...
Wheels - filed 2025-04-07
Excessive outer wear on front tires
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More for the 2016 Toyota Sienna
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.