Avoid: 2021, 2009 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2014
10 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 11 model years, the Toyota Venza has 729 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 42 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and electrical system. 2021 drew the most complaints (188), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (21).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Toyota Venza vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $17,999–$32,487.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2021 (188 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (21).
Sentiment is strongly positive for both generations, though with distinct character and known issues.
Requires resealing of silicone, a known issue for models produced 2009 through mid-2012.
Becomes noticeable in higher mileage vehicles (e.g., after 120,000 miles / 193,000 km), potentially requiring piston ring replacement.
Lack of physical knobs and buttons for climate and audio controls is criticized as less intuitive while driving.
Cargo capacity is noted as relatively small for the vehicle's exterior size.
Stock wheel and tire combination results in a ride quality less smooth than expected.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Venza. Individual model years are broken down above.
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