Toyota Venza Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.

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Total Recalls
248
Total Complaints
21
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2021
Worst Year
2026
Best Year

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Toyota Venza — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesWorst Component
2026Best000Full report →
2025000Full report →
20241201UNKNOWN OR OTHERFull report →
20231168VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFull report →
20221381VISIBILITY/WIPERFull report →
2021Worst117411VISIBILITY/WIPERFull report →

Most Common Venza Problems

VISIBILITY/WIPER
73
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
33
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
21
STRUCTURE
9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
AIR BAGS
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
6

Based on 248 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.

Venza Years to Avoid

2021 Venza
174 complaints · 1 recalls · 11 injuries
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2022 Venza
38 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 injuries
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2023 Venza
16 complaints · 1 recalls · 8 injuries
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.

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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Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.

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 2021 Toyota Venza had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 174 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2021 report for details on specific defects.

Is the Toyota Venza reliable?

The Toyota Venza has accumulated 248 owner-filed complaints and 4 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2026 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Venza.

What are the most common Venza problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas for the Toyota Venza across recent model years are: VISIBILITY/WIPER (73 reports), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (33 reports), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (21 reports), STRUCTURE (9 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.

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

You can check for open recalls on any Toyota Venza using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.

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