2015 Toyota Sienna Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 68 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Toyota Sienna, 29% of its 232 total complaints, with 2 injuries reported. Most center on power sliding doors, tied to recall 16V858000, with a median failure mileage of 28,650.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 68
- 29% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 28,650 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Power sliding door cables snap or fray, sometimes described as rusty or moisture-damaged, leaving the door stuck open or unusable.
- Owners report the sliding door motor or circuit fails, causing doors to open on their own while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
- Several owners report receiving the 16V858000 recall notice for the sliding door junction block and wire harness but could not get parts to complete the repair for an extended time.
- One owner reports a sliding door began closing on a child before stopping, and another reports the door has failed twice on the same vehicle years apart.
- Some owners report being told to operate the sliding door manually while waiting for recall parts.
When 2015 Toyota Sienna body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 3, 2015, latest Sep 20, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 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 15V240000Apr 22, 2015Structure & Body387 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured January 23, 2015, to April 13, 2015, and equipped with non-Toyota-brand overhead entertainment accessories installed by GST. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Risk: If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 15R1.
- NHTSA 15V236000Apr 21, 2015Structure & Body262 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET. During reassembly of the interior after the overhead entertainment system installation, a trim panel securing clip may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Risk: If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15B.
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
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2015 Toyota Sienna have?
- NHTSA lists 68 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Sienna, which is 29% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Toyota Sienna sliding doors?
- Yes. Recall 16V858000 covers the power sliding door wire harness and junction block, and Toyota also issued two separate 2015 recalls (15V240000 and 15V236000) for trim panel securing clips near overhead entertainment accessories.
- What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Sienna is 28,650 miles.
- Have there been crashes or fires from these issues?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Sienna, though 2 injuries were reported.