2016 Toyota Sienna Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Toyota Sienna, 7% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had car accident today and got hi my left front wnd really good and the police seen my car's air bag did not go off-it didn't shows up.my face got hitted by steering wheel.I was driving on city of puyallup washington running 25-35miles an hour when the vehicle behind me took over in front of me to change lane to the left.it was a big impact to make me turned and bounced away to right side.”
NHTSA complaint #11156694, filed 2018-12, 28,000 miles“This is a brand new car we purchased from the dealer. We wanted to find out what type (the manufacturer) of airbag was installed in the car. The dealer does not know. Toyota headquarter refused to give out.”
NHTSA complaint #10872360, filed 2016-06, 1,600 miles“Airbag light came on. Toyota says a recall has not been issued and needs a diagnostic that they will charge for. I am seeing many complaints on line for exact issue and costs of fixing issue costing 1500-3000 and more!”
NHTSA complaint #11033823, filed 2017-10, 116,700 miles“A deer was struck on the driver to middle of the front of the van while traveling 75 mph on the highway. Caused significant enough damage that van was inoperable. What was concerning was the airbags did not deploy despite the significant force and high speed associated with this accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11527575, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact was not able to stop the vehicle and the electronic brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact crashed into a road sign. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10910205, filed 2016-09, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 16 | 10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
| 2012 | 84 | 34% |
| 2011 | 211 | 34% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 37 | 10% |
| 2006 | 307 | 30% |
| 2005 | 60 | 5% |
| 2004 | 35 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Sienna
27 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Sienna
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology