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2014 Toyota Sienna body & structure problems

The 2014 Toyota Sienna has 46 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

46

Body & Structure complaints

22%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Related recalls

16V858000Body & StructureNovember 29, 2016 · 744,437 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

MY SON WAS GETTING INTO THE VAN VIA THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. HIS BACKPACK BUMPED THE SENSOR, AND THE DOOR OPENED AND FROZE HALFWAY OPEN. I DISENGAGED THE AUTOMATIC OPENING, BUT THE DOOR HAD DIFFICULTY CLOSING. I NOTICED THAT THE CABLE TO THE SLIDING DOOR HAD SNAPPED. I WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 6, 2021

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2014 Toyota Sienna have?

NHTSA has 46 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Sienna body & structure — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Toyota Sienna body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 16V858000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.