Reliable Auto DB

2016 Toyota Sienna reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Sienna over 11 years — 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sienna years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Hoses and fittings, and Door.

2015 Toyota Sienna XLE
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Complaints

75

Per year

18

Recalls

5

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (26 of 75), then Electrical system (9) and Seat belts (6). The most filings arrived in 2017 (38 of 75). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Sienna has 232 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2017 has 154 complaints, 21 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Toyota Sienna. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
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 at 1-800-956-6668.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2019-07-25 · NHTSA campaign 19V553000
Summary 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.
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 may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2019-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 19V410000
Summary 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.
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 1-800-488-0359.
Recall structure, body, door 2016-11-29 · NHTSA campaign 16V858000
Summary 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.
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 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.
Recall seat belts, front 2016-04-07 · NHTSA campaign 16V197000
Summary 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.
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 at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0H.

Complaints by component (75 total)

Structure
26
Electrical system
9
Seat belts
6
Air bags
5
Wheels
5
Engine
4
Exterior lighting
4
Latches, locks, and linkages
4
Steering
4
Powertrain
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Seats
2
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Service brakes
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Structure · filed 2025-08-11
  • "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…"
    Structure, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2025-04-25
  • "Excessive outer wear on front tires"
    Wheels · filed 2025-04-07
  • "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…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2025-02-04
  • "After 80,000 miles have a loud whirling sound coming from rear, after inspection and online investigation found many many others with same issue, the dust cover and or o-ring doesn’t properly protect the rear bearing in…"
    Powertrain · filed 2024-02-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Toyota Sienna VAN AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2016 Toyota Sienna VAN FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Sienna two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Sienna all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (XL30), 2012–2020
Body styles Minivan
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6; confirm viscosity in the owner’s manual for your year) , 6.4 qt capacity
Tire size P235/60R17 (L, LE), P235/55R18 (Limited/Limited Premium FWD), P235/55RF18 (AWD), P235/50R19 (SE/SE Premium)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-858 (Toyota G04) covers certain 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans: if a power sliding door cannot open when commanded, such as when frozen shut, it may later open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving. The campaign covers 744,437 vehicles for this recall. Dealers replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses at no charge. Recall 20V-682 (Toyota 20TA02, an expansion of 20V-012) covers certain 2017-2020 Sienna vehicles among many other Toyota and Lexus models: the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving. The campaign covers 1,525,742 vehicles across those models. Toyota dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one at no charge.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Sienna over 11 years — 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sienna years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Hoses and fittings, and Door.

What are common problems with a 2016 Toyota Sienna?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (26 of 75), then Electrical system (9) and Seat belts (6). The most filings arrived in 2017 (38 of 75). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Sienna has 232 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2017 has 154 complaints, 21 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Toyota Sienna been recalled?

The 2016 Toyota Sienna has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Toyota Sienna?

Owners have filed 75 complaints about the 2016 Toyota Sienna with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Toyota Sienna get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Sienna is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2019 Toyota Sienna?

3rd generation XL30 (2012-2020 in the US catalog).

Is every US Toyota Sienna a hybrid?

From the 2021 model year onward, the Sienna is sold in the US only as a 2.5-liter hybrid; 2012-2020 models used a 3.5-liter V6.

How much can a Toyota Sienna tow?

Toyota lists a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lb when properly equipped on recent US Sienna product information.