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2016 Toyota Sienna

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Sienna.

Body VANTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Toyota Sienna is a minivan equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined, positioning it competitively within its segment for everyday practicality; it recorded 75 owner complaints across its production run with five associated recalls, placing it notably lower in total grievances than the model's historical peak of 2,062 complaints in 2004 and suggesting相对 improved reliability compared to earlier model years in its lineage spanning from 1996 to 2020.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTRNLOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R17, P235/55R18, P235/50R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P051
Spark plug9091901247
Front wiper blades852120E050 alt 8522208020
Serpentine belt90916A2019
Thermostat90916A3002 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight4508 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sienna of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2016 Limited Premium
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Limited Premium 3.5L V67.30 sec15.70 sec266 hpAWD
2015Limited Premium 3.5L V67.60 sec15.80 sec266 hpFWD
2015SE 3.5L V67.60 sec15.80 sec266 hpFWD
2017SE Premium 3.5L V66.80 sec15.50 sec296 hpFWD
2017Limited 3.5L V66.90 sec15.20 sec296 hpFWD
2017Limited Premium 3.5L V66.90 sec15.40 sec296 hpFWD
2017Limited Premium 3.5L V67.00 sec15.40 sec296 hpAWD
2014SE 3.5L V67.30 sec15.60 sec266 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0-2.0
Engine CoolantHOAT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (3) in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.65-1.80 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.31 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-189 / max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20 /; Front: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 66 /; Front: 77; Rear: 65
ABS Sensor Torque6.2 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 8.310

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Sienna sits at the low point of a long downward trend in owner complaints: its 75 NHTSA complaints are the lowest of any model year in this record, roughly one-third of the 2015 tally (227) and about half of the 2017 tally (152). Recalls also moderated to five, matching the calmest levels since 2012 and well below the 2011 peak of 14, while TSBs continued their post-2011 decline to 291. Within that quiet year, the leading complaint category was Structure with 19 reports, followed by Unknown or Other (9), Air Bags (4), and Wheels (3); the federal data does not specify root causes. Crash-related complaints numbered 7 and fire-related complaints numbered 1, both small counts consistent with the year's low overall volume. Given the historically low complaint count, moderate recall exposure, and position just before the 2017 rebound in complaints and recalls, the 2016 Sienna appears to be one of the more favorable used-van choices in this record.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
291
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
75
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 75 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure19
Unknown Or Other9
Air Bags4
Wheels3
Steering3
Visibility/Wiper3
Electrical System3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V410000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 04/06/2019

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. Remedy: 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…

19V553000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 25/07/2019

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 291 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Sienna have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sienna get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.