2016 Toyota Sienna Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2016 Toyota Sienna ranks 13th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 20 and earns a Best verdict relative to other Sienna years. NHTSA logged 75 complaints, 5 recalls, 7 crashes, and 1 fire, with Structure & Body issues the top concern at 41% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #13 of 16 Sienna years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 75
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2016 Toyota Sienna problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body31 (41%)
- Other14 (19%)
- Electrical System12 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
- Seat Belts6 (8%)
- Airbags5 (7%)
- Engine5 (7%)
- Steering4 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers reported the steering wheel suddenly seizing or stiffening at highway speed, leading to loss of control and crashes into barriers.
- Owners described airbags failing to deploy in crashes, including one where the steering wheel struck the driver's face.
- Power sliding doors were reported to stop working and become impossible to open manually.
- One owner reported unintended acceleration from 15 mph up to 40-50 mph with brakes failing to slow the van before it jumped a curb.
- A windshield reportedly cracked on its own while the vehicle sat parked and covered in a driveway.
- Headrests were described as tilting too far forward, pressing against the head and causing neck pain on longer drives.
2016 Toyota Sienna recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
- NHTSA 19V553000Jul 25, 2019Brakes303 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk: The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 19V410000Jun 4, 2019Brakes705 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk: The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
2016 Toyota Sienna fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Sienna years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna reliable?
- Yes, relative to other Sienna model years. It has a complaint index of 20, ranks 13th worst of 16 years, and carries a Best verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Sienna?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 41% of the 75 total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 16% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 11%.
- Does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns tied to the 2016 Sienna, covering seat belts, structure and body components (power sliding doors), brakes, and other equipment on mobility conversions.
- How many crashes and injuries were reported for the 2016 Sienna?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 6 injuries, 1 fire, and 0 deaths reported for the 2016 Sienna.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Toyota Sienna?
- EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.