2016 Toyota Sienna structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Toyota Sienna — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Our van has recently been having issues with the sliding doors. It has occurred while driving and the warning light as well as the warning for a door open, and the door lights have came on. Right before this occurs you can hear a click sound from the sliding door behind the driver's side as well as…”
filed Aug 11, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that the driver’s side electric sliding door failed to properly open and close, and occasionally abruptly closed, causing a safety hazard to the occupants entering and exiting the vehicle. The cause of the failure has not yet been…”
filed Apr 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is…Campaign 16V858000 · Nov 29, 2016
Related service bulletins
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 5, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 3, 2024
Structure problems in other Sienna years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sienna | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Sienna | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 Sienna | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 Sienna | 6 | 13% |
| 2018 Sienna | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 Sienna | 13 | 9% |
| 2015 Sienna | 60 | 26% |
| 2014 Sienna | 44 | 27% |
| 2013 Sienna | 44 | 24% |
| 2012 Sienna | 72 | 29% |
| 2011 Sienna | 154 | 25% |
| 2010 Sienna | 57 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Toyota Sienna
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.