2014 Toyota Sienna Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 52 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Toyota Sienna, 32% of its 163 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,500. Most center on power sliding doors, tied to recall 16V858000.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 52
- 32% of 163
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Power sliding doors fail to open or close on command, sometimes locking passengers out entirely.
- Sliding doors open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion or freeze halfway open after a sensor is bumped.
- Door ajar sensors illuminate falsely and remain on even after dealer replacement.
- Fuel filler door hinges crack or break under pressure from the sliding door safety switch, often after tens of thousands of miles.
- Owners report recall 16V858000 repairs being delayed or unavailable, or the sliding door problem recurring after the recall remedy was performed.
- Sliding door track assemblies show rust and continued closure problems within the first couple years of ownership.
When 2014 Toyota Sienna body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 23, 2014, latest Dec 30, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Toyota Sienna
- NHTSA 16V858000Nov 29, 2016Structure & Body744,437 vehicles
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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.
Structure & Body complaints by Sienna model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What structure and body problems does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA records 52 Structure & Body complaints, mostly about power sliding doors that fail to open, close, or lock, plus some fuel filler door hinge breakage. The median mileage at failure is 63,500.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota Sienna sliding doors?
- Yes. Recall 16V858000 covers 2011-2016 Sienna minivans where the power sliding door may be unable to open under certain conditions. Toyota's remedy replaces the junction block and rear sliding door wire harnesses.
- How common are these complaints compared to other Sienna years?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 32% of all 2014 complaints, similar to 2010 (39%), 2012 (32%), and 2015 (29%), but higher than later years like 2017 (11%) and 2018 (11%).
- Did the recall fix the sliding door issue for 2014 Sienna owners?
- Not always. Some owners reported the sliding door failure recurred even after the recall repair was completed, and others said dealers lacked parts to perform the fix.