2016 Toyota Sienna Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 76 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

50/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Toyota Sienna

The 2016 Toyota Sienna shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Toyota Sienna (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

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…

NHTSA #19V410000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

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…

NHTSA #19V553000

🔧 Structure: Body: Door

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…

NHTSA #16V858000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front

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…

NHTSA #16V197000

🔧 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: Wheelchair Restraints/Securement: Latch/Anchor:

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…

NHTSA #25V876000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Toyota Sienna

Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Seat Belts

Wheels

Air Bags

Steering

Power Train

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Toyota Sienna — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Toyota Sienna

Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Toyota Sienna has 5 recall campaigns and 76 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have?

The 2016 Toyota Sienna has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Sienna?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Toyota Sienna are: Structure, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Seat Belts. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna safe to buy?

The 2016 Toyota Sienna has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Sienna should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Sienna are: 2016, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.