Toyota Venza complaints by model year
455 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 59 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 59 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 | 79 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | 173 | 18 | 3 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2009–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2021 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 36 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 27 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 14 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 20 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Venza recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Venza model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Instrument Panel Failure | 2023, 2024 | 49.5% |
| 22V239000 | Apr 13, 2022 | Stability Control Deactivated on Startup/FMVSS 126 | 2021, 2022 | 97.7% |
| 21V257000 | Apr 13, 2021 | Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy | 2009–2015 | 56.5% |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seat Heater Electrical Wiring | 2009, 2010 | 23.6% |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seat Heater Electrical Wiring | 2009, 2010, 2011 | 26.9% |
| 13V442000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Clogged A/C Drain may cause Air Bags to Deploy | 2012, 2013 | 86.2% |
| 13V123000 | Apr 9, 2013 | Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels | 2010–2013 | — |
| 13V014000 | Jan 16, 2013 | Occupant Sensing System Calibration | 2009–2013 | — |
| 12V091000 | Mar 7, 2012 | STOP LAMP SWITCH | 2009, 2010, 2011 | — |
| 11V306000 | Jun 1, 2011 | DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS | 2011 | — |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS | 2009, 2010 | — |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS | 2009, 2010 | — |
| 10V023000 | Jan 27, 2010 | PEDAL ENTRAPMENT | 2009, 2010 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2011 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Venza FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Venza had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Venza model year from 2009 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Venza year has the most complaints?
Among the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (173) and the 2021 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Venza problems?
Across the 2009–2024 model years, owners most often name the vehicle speed control, unknown or other, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Venza get?
EPA rates the 2024 Toyota Venza at 39 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.