2010 Toyota Venza
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 79 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Electrical system
19% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On or around March 10, 2023, as my wife and daughter were driving the driver's side heated seat started burning/smoking. Immediately, my wife turned off the seat and returned home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-30
Also filed under Seats
Vehicle speed control
18% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. While the contact's wife was driving through a drive thru car wash, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle crashed into a wall. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-23
Seats
13% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing seat heater/cooler.
Service brakes
11% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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On October 20, 2012, my wife came home from work and stated that the brakes were not working properly (I.e.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-13
Since I bought the Venza, the brake has not been working well, so I am trembling with fear and the risk of an accident countless times. I didn't know how to claim this, so I endured it and drove this car until now.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-17
Structure
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 79 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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2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 10 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 13V123000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V743000 · Seats
- Recall 16V396000 · Seats
- Recall 21V257000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Toyota Venza reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Toyota Venza is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Venza?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Venza have?
- 9 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.