Is the 2009 Toyota Venza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Toyota Venza is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Venza?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota Venza have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2009 Toyota Venza

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2009 Toyota Venza
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This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 173
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Vehicle speed control

Complaints per year

2009: 173 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	173
2010	79
2011	59
2012	25
2013	59
2014	31
2015	27
2021	179
2022	39
2023	20
2024	22

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

21% · 36 reports

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

16% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

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I was at a stop sign and I was on an incline and I let the brake go to press the gas and the car started to go backwards and i almost hit the car behind me and and press the gas to go forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-16

Intermittant problem common to many thousands or more of Toyota vehicles. >this problem is of most urgency because we do not know if we can safely drive the car. Brakes>#1 safety concern.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Electrical system

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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1) Passenger airbag isnât measuring weight properly. Airbag safety message says airbag is off when seat is occupied. 2) Driverâs side seat heater is not working. The light registers that it is on, but itâs not. 3) Other I cannot…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15

Also filed under Seats and air bags

The driver's side seat heater in the leather seat worked fine until a couple of months ago, approximately 80,000 miles. Now when it is turned to the on position there is a smell of burning electrical wiring.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13

Also filed under Seats

Seats

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing seat heater/cooler and head restraint.

FIRE

Power train

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2009Complaint volume 173 complaints filed for this model year.
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2010-03-30Vehicle speed control10V023000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Highlander, model year 2009-2010 Corolla, Venza and Matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to…

Remedy: Toyota will modify or replace the accelerator pedals on the subject vehicles. Floor surface modifications are also being considered and will be included for any model for which it is deemed…

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2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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2012-04-12Exterior lighting12V091000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 Camry vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009, and model year 2009-2011 Venza vehicles manufactured from October 20, 2008…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…

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2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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2021-10-19Air bags21V257000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side front door wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Vehicle speed control: 36 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V023000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
Recall 12V091000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
Recall 14V743000 · Seats
Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Recall 21V257000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Toyota Venza reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Toyota Venza is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Venza?: The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota Venza have?: 8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.