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2016 Toyota Sienna

Gas
Minivan - 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
60 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA75
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
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The 2016 Toyota Sienna is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sienna 2WD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 75 complaints, most often about the structure. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Sienna 2WDGasFWD3.5L 6-cyl182521$2,950
Sienna AWDGasAWD3.5L 6-cyl162319$3,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37157, 37158.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

86 vehicles
ProblemRollx 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.RiskAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.FixRollx 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V876000reported Dec 17, 2025Rollx Vans
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

303 vehicles
ProblemVantage 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.RiskThe 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.FixVantage 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 campaign 19V553000reported Jul 25, 2019Vantage Mobility International, LLC
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

705 vehicles
ProblemBraun 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.RiskThe reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.FixBraun 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V410000reported Jun 4, 2019Braun Corporation
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Structure

G04
744,437 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskIf door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.FixToyota 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V858000reported Nov 29, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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Seat Belts

G0H
234 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskFailure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.FixToyota 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 campaign 16V197000reported Apr 7, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
75complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 8 · 2017: 38 · 2018: 7 · 2019: 6 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 4

Most-cited components

Structure27
Unspecified14
Electrical System9
Seat Belts6
Air Bags5
Wheels5

What owners describe

“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…”Aug 11, 2025 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“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 …”Apr 25, 2025 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated the driver-side sliding door latch failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts, the sliding door failed to close completely. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechani…”Feb 4, 2025 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
VAN AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆14%
VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆14%

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Other Sienna model years

A

2026 Toyota Sienna

0 recalls · 13 complaints

D

2025 Toyota Sienna

5 recalls · 266 complaints

C

2024 Toyota Sienna

3 recalls · 68 complaints

B

2023 Toyota Sienna

2 recalls · 68 complaints

C

2022 Toyota Sienna

4 recalls · 20 complaints

C

2021 Toyota Sienna

4 recalls · 41 complaints

B

2020 Toyota Sienna

2 recalls · 38 complaints

F

2019 Toyota Sienna

7 recalls · 45 complaints

F

2018 Toyota Sienna

7 recalls · 70 complaints

F

2017 Toyota Sienna

10 recalls · 153 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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