Toyota Venza Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota Venza model year (2009–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota Venza Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 122 complaints
14 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 175
6 recalls · 62 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 94
4 recalls · 54 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 94
Best Toyota Venza Years to Buy
1 recall · 12 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 15
1 recall · 21 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 30
4 recalls · 14 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 34
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Toyota Venza — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 1 | 21 | 3 | — | 30 | Good |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 15 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 4 | 54 | 14 | — | 94 | Caution |
| 2012 | 4 | 14 | 4 | — | 34 | Good |
| 2011 | 4 | 44 | 6 | — | 68 | Caution |
| 2010 | 6 | 62 | 7 | — | 94 | Caution |
| 2009 | 5 | 122 | 14 | 2 | 175 | Avoid |
All 13 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Toyota Venza Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Venza models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2014Mid-decade Venza units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Venza models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Venza should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2009 Toyota Venza if possible. It has 5 recalls, 122 owner complaints, and 2 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 175 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Venza to buy?+
The 2014 Toyota Venza is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 15. It has only 1 recall and 12 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Venza has the fewest problems?+
The 2014, 2015, 2012 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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