Every 2016 Toyota Sienna recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA 25V876000
Dec 17, 2025Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V876000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V553000
Jul 25, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V553000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V410000
Apr 6, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V410000 →Structure · NHTSA 16V858000
Nov 29, 2016Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V858000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V197000
Jul 4, 2016Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V197000 →
2016 Toyota Sienna complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Sienna, reporting 7 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 291 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure28
- Unknown Or Other14
- Electrical System9
- Seat Belts6
- Air Bags5
- Wheels5
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (135)
- Electrical System (69)
- Structure (65)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (13)
- Engine (12)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (10)
Read Toyota Sienna owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Sienna. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“A deer was struck on the driver to middle of the front of the van while traveling 75 mph on the highway. Caused significant enough damage that van was inoperable. What was concerning was the airbags did not deploy despite the significant force and high speed associated with this accident.”
2016 TOYOTA SIENNAJun 18, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11527575
Injury reported
“The rear sliding power door on the passenger side closed on my six year old child. He was trapped in the door and could not move until I opened the door. He has pain and visible injuries on his back from the door. This happened on 2.10.23.”
2016 TOYOTA SIENNAFeb 10, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11506720
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED, WHICH RESULTED IN HER CRASHING THE VEHICLE INTO THE HIGHWAY SIDE BARRIER AND A FENCE STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM GOING INTO THE WATER.”
2016 TOYOTA SIENNAMar 19, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11403888
Fire
“OUR 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AFTER RETURNING FROM A SHORT DRIVE. AFTER PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION, MY WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AS SHE WAS EXITING THE PARKED VEHICLE.”
2016 TOYOTA SIENNADec 12, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11288762
Crash
“ON JUNE 6, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 PM MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I WAS DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND IT ACCELERATED TO 40-50 MPH. BRAKING DID NOT SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. I JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THREE SMALL TREES. IT CAME TO A HALT AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE HAD BEEN SUSTAINED.”
2016 TOYOTA SIENNAJun 30, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11228525
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