How common are structure and body complaints on the 2013 Toyota Sienna?

NHTSA lists 55 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sienna, which makes up 30% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Sienna sliding doors?

Yes. Recall campaign 16V858000, reported November 29, 2016, covers the power sliding door and rear sliding door wire harness, with Toyota replacing the junction block and harnesses and installing additional parts.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Sienna is 40,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to these complaints, but 3 injuries were reported.

How does the 2013 Sienna compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2013 Sienna's 30% share of complaints in this area is close to the 2012 (32%) and 2014 (32%) model years, and lower than the 2016 model year's 41% share.

2013 Toyota Sienna Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 55 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Toyota Sienna, 30% of its 183 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. Two related recalls exist, including campaign 16V858000 for the power sliding doors.

Structure & Body complaints: 55; 30% of 183
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Power sliding doors fail to latch or reclose fully, sometimes accompanied by a grinding noise.
Sliding doors open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, even after the automatic feature is disabled.
The cable inside the automatic sliding door mechanism snaps, leaving the door unable to close on its own.
Owners report the sliding door coming off its track, in one case shattering the rear window.
Some owners report a broken weld on the front subframe/engine cradle support area.
Water leaks into the driver and passenger floor area, apparently from around the windshield.

When 2013 Toyota Sienna body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 18, 2013, latest May 5, 2026.

55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to May 2026; peak Apr 2017 (7).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Toyota Sienna

NHTSA 16V858000Nov 29, 2016Structure & Body744,437 vehicles
Structure:body:door
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.
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.
NHTSA 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Structure & Body3,235 vehicles
Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Structure & Body complaints by Sienna model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201067 (39%)
2011177 (29%)
201279 (32%)
201355 (30%)
201452 (32%)
201568 (29%)
201631 (41%)
201717 (11%)
20188 (11%)
20197 (16%)
20205 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2013 Toyota Sienna?: NHTSA lists 55 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Sienna, which makes up 30% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Sienna sliding doors?: Yes. Recall campaign 16V858000, reported November 29, 2016, covers the power sliding door and rear sliding door wire harness, with Toyota replacing the junction block and harnesses and installing additional parts.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Sienna is 40,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to these complaints, but 3 injuries were reported.
How does the 2013 Sienna compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2013 Sienna's 30% share of complaints in this area is close to the 2012 (32%) and 2014 (32%) model years, and lower than the 2016 model year's 41% share.