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2016 Toyota Sienna Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 76 total for the year
Median mileage
35,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Toyota Sienna, 5% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,050 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated the driver-side sliding door latch failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts, the sliding door failed to close completely. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. However, an unknown part was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact removed the button under the sliding door to manually close the door. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11640664, filed 2025-02, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. While driving 70 MPH, the driver's seat belt fractured without warning. In addition, while driving various low speeds, both sliding doors opened on more than one occasion. The contact stated that the rear passenger sliding door opened mostly while driving. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Toyota dealer in walnut creek, california to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100.”

NHTSA complaint #11034095, filed 2017-10, 100 miles

“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 determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V858000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656702, filed 2025-04

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v858000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact not to use the feature for the power doors. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10980270, filed 2017-04

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202111%
201912%
201732%
201645%
201552%
201464%
201395%
201252%
2011183%
2010116%
200952%
2008133%
2007195%
2006677%
200513512%
200430815%
20032120%
20022715%
20013419%
20003610%
1999199%
19984014%

Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Sienna

Body and structure
27 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Oct 31, 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