Toyota Venza recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 454 owner complaints for the Toyota Venza (model years 2009–2015). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (65 complaints), followed by electrical system (61 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 31 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 59 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 25 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 6 | 59 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 79 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 173 | 18 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (173), 2010 (79) and 2013 (59). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (25).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Venza model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 65 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 61 | 5 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 57 | 7 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 49 | 7 of 7 | |
| Seats | 44 | 5 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V257000 | Apr 13, 2021 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2009–2015 | 279,040 |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler | 2009–2010 | 7,749 |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler | 2009–2011 | 3,233 |
| 13V442000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Equipment: appliance, air conditioner | 2012–2013 | 802,769 |
| 13V123000 | Apr 9, 2013 | Equipment: other, labels | 2010–2013 | 7,525 |
| 13V014000 | Jan 16, 2013 | Seats | 2009–2013 | 3,235 |
| 12V091000 | Mar 7, 2012 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2009–2011 | 186,798 |
| 11V306000 | Jun 1, 2011 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2011 | 50 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 67 complaints and a fire in 9 complaints; 58 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.