Toyota Venza Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

28
Total Recalls
494
Total Complaints
80
Total Crashes
64
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths
2009
Worst Year
2026
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +33%
Complaint Trend
44 last 24mo vs 33 prior 24mo

Recent Safety Incidents — Last 5 Model Years

19
Crashes Reported
10
Injuries Reported

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Toyota Venza — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2026BestExcellentFull report →
2025ExcellentFull report →
2024Good2041Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2023Good15106Air BagsFull report →
2022Good3282Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2021Avoid104119Visibility/WiperFull report →
2015Good12081Service BrakesFull report →
2014Excellent111Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2013Caution4541214Electrical SystemFull report →
2012Good41444Air BagsFull report →
2011Caution54446Service BrakesFull report →
2010Caution762107Vehicle Speed ControlFull report →
2009WorstAvoid61189142Vehicle Speed ControlFull report →

13 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Toyota Venza Problems

Unknown Or Other
64
Visibility/Wiper
54
Vehicle Speed Control
49
Electrical System
45
Service Brakes
34
Air Bags
33
Structure
27
Seats
25
Steering
20
Power Train
19
Exterior Lighting
18
Engine
16

Based on 494 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Recent Safety Recalls — Toyota Venza (20222026)

#22V2390002022
13/04/2022
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

#25V5950002023
11/09/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

Showing 2 recalls from 20222026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.

Recent Owner Complaints

Direct reports filed with NHTSA by Toyota Venza owners — 20222026 model years.

EquipmentCRASH04/13/2026

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while reversing up a steep driveway to enter a roadway, the vehicle reached the top of the incline. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into Drive to complete the turn, but the vehicle would not allow the gear engagement. Consequently, the vehicle rolled backward down the driveway, through a ditch, and up an adjacent embankment. The vehicle speed was unknown. The vehicle's final stop was hitting a tree from the rear. No air bags were deployed. The vehicle was towed to an Auto Body Shop. The contact stated that both she and her daughter were in the vehicle and experienced back pain and neck discomfort. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Electrical System03/22/2026

The entertainment screen keeps going on and off. The radio will not stay on! I brought it to the Toyota dealer and told them the problem and that I saw on the internet a recall for this problem. He checked the vin number and said it was not mine. He also if it’s the screen that will be expensive to replace as my car is no longer in warranty

Visibility/Wiper03/17/2026

Parked car sitting untouched, came out in the morning to a 2 foot wide spiderweb crack across the whole windshield. Saw through research that this is a common issue with Toyota Venzas of this year. TOYOTA refused to help or assist with this issue even though there was no impact and this is a repeated customer issue.

Electrical System01/20/2026

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the screen displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in drive(D). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was most predominant when the weather was cold. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Structure01/16/2026

Seems to be an issue with the rear hatch and the locking system. Without any recent rain or snow the locking system will get frozen and not close correctly or open correctly. We though the hatch was closed but it popped open while backing up. We had taken the car to the dealership. The issue has occured twice.

Back Over Prevention /Forward Collision AvoidanceCRASH12/03/2025

On 29 Nov 2025 while braking at low speed (<10 mph) to park, my 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid suddenly lunged forward despite firm brake pedal application and no accelerator input. The vehicle accelerated on its own and struck a stationary pole causing front-end damage.

Unknown Or OtherCRASH12/03/2025

Last year my vehicle rear camera and sensor failed to which caused me to backup into a mailbox. I had brought it up after a car wash at the dealership and they said they didn't know about any recalls at the time. I recently saw the recall for this year and make and would like this to be investigated further. I also have an estimate for the damages that I can provide.

Power Train /Fuel/Propulsion System11/19/2025

When I am at a stop, and the traffic opens for me to go, or the light turns green, I press on the accelerator and nothing happens. The car just rolls forward under no power or it just stays still. About 5 seconds after I'm slamming the gas pedal to get me out the lane of oncoming traffic, or holding up a light the car wakes up again and starts going no problem. This has happened multiple times in compromising situations, and it's going to cause an accident. I called the dealer and they said nothing is wrong with it. I have read multiple cases online of this exact issue. So, there is clearly something wrong with the car.

Back Over Prevention11/15/2025

Vehicle loses center display repeatedly Screen and system keep rebooting while driving Dealer refused to fix saying “no recall” Problem reduces visibility of backup camera and safety information

Service BrakesCRASH11/10/2025

2022 Toyota Venza TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. On 11/8/2025 brakes did not engage while exiting a major highway. While the brake pedal was pushed to come to a complete stop at the stop light, vehicle did not stop, nor the braking system worked at all. The driver was left with two options: 1. cause a major accident with cars ahead of us. OR 2. hit the side of the road (the concrete curb) to avoid any major damage to peoples cars Infront of us, or perhaps a avoid a fatality either with us in Toyota Venza or other drivers on the road. There was no warning lights on the dashboard, simply the brakes failed us to come to a stop until we hit the concrete curb to come t a stop. Once we hit the concrete curb, we had to tow the vehicle to a mechanic to change the brakes, rotors and the lower control arm. After the impact from hitting the curb, the control arm was damaged and pushing rotors on the driver side, where the vehicle was undrivable from the control arm pushing and grinding into the rotors. See attached pictures. This is the second time it happened where the brakes did not get engage. First time braking system engaged after multiple attempts to stop the car, this time braked totally failed to stop the car. This is a 100% a safety issue where people life could be lost in matter of seconds from no fault of their own whatsoever, where brakes are supposed to engage at ALL the time no Exceptions. This accident was fully due to braking system failure on 2022 Toyota Venza. We also have 2024 Toyota Prius where sometime brakes make a clinging noise and do not engage until brakes are pumped multiple times, which could also cause a major accident and fatalities. I searched online and it seems other drivers to report same problem on Venza and other Toyotas, this could very well be a major Toyota manufacturing problem with braking system across their vehicle and an investigation and a recall must be issued before peoples lives are lost if no actions are taken and negligence prevails.

Service Brakes /Forward Collision AvoidanceCRASH09/29/2025

After applying the brakes in a sudden situation, the automatic emergency braking came on but the car didn't stop. The brake pedal was pushed all the way to the floor board but the car didn't stop and crashed into the vehicle in front. This happened once before but didn't end in a crash. This was a total brake failure.

Vehicle Speed ControlCRASH09/15/2025

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into the rear of another parked vehicle. No injuries were reported, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. A manufacturer's investigator came to the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The contact was informed that the Black Box information did not indicate that a vehicle malfunction had occurred during the crash. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced a second similar failure while driving 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal erroneously extended to the floor, and the vehicle began to unintentionally accelerate. The contact was able to press the brake pedal and safely stop the vehicle. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 15,000.

77 total complaints retrieved from NHTSA for 20222026. For older model years, see individual year pages.

Venza Years to Avoid

2009 Venza
118 complaints · 6 recalls · 9 crashes · 2 deaths
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2021 Venza
104 complaints · 0 recalls · 11 crashes
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2010 Venza
62 complaints · 7 recalls · 10 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Venza Years to Buy

2026 Venza
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2025 Venza
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2014 Venza
11 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Toyota Venza Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Toyota Venza Reliability

What year Venza has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Toyota Venza had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 118 complaints and 6 safety recalls. See the full 2009 report for specific defects.

Is the Toyota Venza reliable?

The Toyota Venza has accumulated 494 owner-filed complaints and 28 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 2 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Venza.

What are the most common Venza problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Unknown Or Other (64 reports), Visibility/Wiper (54 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (49 reports), Electrical System (45 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Venza has an open recall?

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