2016 Toyota Sienna Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 76 owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Sienna. The EPA rates it 19 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 76
- Crashes / fires reported
- 7 / 1
- EPA combined
- 19–21 MPG
2016 Toyota Sienna recalls
Equipment Adaptive/MobilityDec 17, 2025 · NHTSA 25V876000+
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Service Brakes, HydraulicJul 25, 2019 · NHTSA 19V553000+
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Service Brakes, HydraulicJun 4, 2019 · NHTSA 19V410000+
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
StructureNov 29, 2016 · NHTSA 16V858000+
Risk: If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: 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.
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.
Seat BeltsApr 7, 2016 · NHTSA 16V197000+
Risk: Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2016 Toyota Sienna problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Structure27
- Unknown or Other14
- Electrical System9
- Seat Belts6
- Wheels5
- Air Bags5
- Latches/Locks/Linkages4
- Engine4
2016 Toyota Sienna gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna 2WD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Sienna AWD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2016 Toyota Sienna, most recently for the equipment adaptive/mobility (Dec 17, 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Sienna problems?
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are structure (27), unknown or other (14), electrical system (9).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Sienna get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Sienna at 19 to 21 MPG combined (best version: 18 city / 25 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.