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

Structure is the largest group with 27 complaints, followed by unknown or other with 14 and the electrical system with 9.

Does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data shows 5 recalls. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna reliable?

NHTSA has 76 complaints on file. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so weigh them with the recall list and the by-year comparison on this page.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Sienna get?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

Is 2016 the best year for the Toyota Sienna?

See the by-year comparison on this page, which shows 76 complaints for 2016.

2016 Toyota Sienna Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Sienna^[1]. The biggest group is structure, and the details are below.

76owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[2]

19–21MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in NHTSA reports for this minivan, biggest first.

Structure. 27 complaints^[5]. Owners describe sliding doors that stop working and cannot be opened by hand, a rear hatch that shut on its own, and waits for parts on a recall repair.
Unknown or other. 14 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a named component group.
Electrical system. 9 complaints^[7]. Owners describe dash lights and gauges going dark while driving, headlamps that dim, and a van that stalled after wiring damage.
Seat belts. 6 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe a belt that came apart and sliding doors that opened while the van was moving.
Air bags. 5 complaints^[9]. Owners describe air bags that did not deploy in a collision and a warning light with a costly diagnosis.
Wheels. 5 complaints^[10].
Exterior lighting. 4 complaints^[11].
Steering. 4 complaints^[12].

These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 Sienna is necessarily included.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor (25V876), December 2025. About 86 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (19V553), July 2019. About 303 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (19V410), June 2019. About 705 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Structure › Body › Door (16V858), November 2016. About 744,437 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Seat Belts › Front (16V197), April 2016. About 234 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Sienna 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	18 / 25 / 21	$3,200
Sienna AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	16 / 23 / 19	$3,550

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
VAN AWD^[4]	5	4	5	4	14.0%
VAN FWD^[19]	5	4	5	4	14.0%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2016 Toyota Sienna with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[20]	266 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
SIENNA LE AWD^[21]	200 in	78 in	71 in	119 in	4,508 lb
SIENNA LE/SE/LIMITED FWD^[22]	200 in	78 in	71 in	119 in	4,277 lb
SIENNA XLE AWD V6^[23]	200 in	78 in	71 in	119 in	4,663 lb

How 2016 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sienna model year. The 2016 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1998	294	2
1999	215	2
2000	363	1
2001	180	2
2002	181	1
2003	105	1
2004	2,062	10
2005	1,130	12
2006	1,017	11
2007	364	10
2008	429	9
2009	207	10
2010	172	8
2011	615	14
2012	247	9
2013	183	6
2014	163	6
2015	233	6
2016	76	5
2017	155	10
2018	72	7
2019	45	7
2020	38	2
2021	45	4
2022	21	4
2023	71	2
2024	69	3
2025	267	5
2026	17	0

NHTSA's counts for the Sienna show 76 complaints and 5 recalls for 2016^[2]. Among the 29 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 20 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (17) and the most are for 2004 (2,062)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2016 Sienna?

The 2016 Sienna has 76 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. Structure leads the list with 27 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, door trouble shows up in several groups, from structure to electrical to seat belts. 7 complaints mention a crash and 6 mention injuries^[1]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how common a problem is.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Sienna?: Structure is the largest group with 27 complaints^[5], followed by unknown or other with 14^[6] and the electrical system with 9^[7].
Does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data shows 5 recalls^[2]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna reliable?: NHTSA has 76 complaints on file^[1]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so weigh them with the recall list and the by-year comparison on this page.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Sienna get?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is 2016 the best year for the Toyota Sienna?: See the by-year comparison on this page, which shows 76 complaints for 2016^[2].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Sienna

2004 2,062 complaints, 10 recalls
2005 1,130 complaints, 12 recalls
2007 364 complaints, 10 recalls
2008 429 complaints, 9 recalls
2011 615 complaints, 14 recalls
2012 247 complaints, 9 recalls
2013 183 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 163 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 233 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 this page
2025 267 complaints, 5 recalls
2026 17 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Sienna

Other Toyota models from 2016

2016 Toyota Prius 155 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Toyota RAV4 257 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 Toyota Tacoma 324 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 Toyota Tundra 120 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Toyota Avalon 25 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 Toyota Corolla 215 complaints, 1 recall

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2016: minivans

2016 Chrysler Town and Country 527 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 Honda Odyssey 271 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 Kia Sedona 297 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 Nissan Quest 13 complaints, 0 recalls

All minivans we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Sienna (7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Sienna model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sienna 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
27 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,256). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,750). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,000). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the steering component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V876, filed December 17, 2025: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints / Securement › Latch / Anchor › . NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V553, filed July 25, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V410, filed June 4, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V858, filed November 29, 2016: Structure › Body › Door . NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V197, filed April 7, 2016: Seat Belts › Front. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sienna AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Toyota Sienna with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 266 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIENNA LE AWD: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,508 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIENNA LE/SE/LIMITED FWD: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,277 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIENNA XLE AWD V6: length 200 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 119 in, curb weight 4,663 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2016 Toyota Sienna: problems, recalls and fuel economy