MYRModel Year Report

2012 Toyota Venza

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2012 Toyota Venza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:35:28.713Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Venza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2009: 172 complaints 2009 2010: 79 complaints 2011: 59 complaints 2011 2012: 25 complaints 2012 2013: 59 complaints 2013 2014: 31 complaints 2015: 27 complaints 2015 2021: 179 complaints 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024
2012: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009172
201079
201159
201225
201359
201431
201527
2021179
202239
202320
202422

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

9 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS HIY AT A HIGH SPEED ON DRIVERS DIDE FRONT WHEEL. I WAS IN MOYION WHIL A TRUCK HIT ME GOING AT A HIGH SPEED AND WAS DRAGGED WHEN WHEELS GOT STUCK

NHTSA ODI report, 20180213

MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, PUSHING CAR INTO CONCRETE BARRIER, DID A 360 AND BOUNCED BACK TO OTHER CONCRETE BARRIER. PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN. DRIVERS AIR BAG OPENED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. NO OTHER AIR BAGS OPENED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131009

VISIBILITY/WIPER

6 of 25 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

STRUCTURE

2 of 25 total reports mention: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS HIY AT A HIGH SPEED ON DRIVERS DIDE FRONT WHEEL. I WAS IN MOYION WHIL A TRUCK HIT ME GOING AT A HIGH SPEED AND WAS DRAGGED WHEN WHEELS GOT STUCK

NHTSA ODI report, 20180213

STRUCTURE

2 of 25 total reports mention: structure.

VISIBILITY

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130321 — air bags, seats

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, an

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 contac

Campaign 13V014000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130528 — equipment

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 Toy

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 be

Campaign 13V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140205 — air bags, electrical system, equipment

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014.

Campaign 13V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211019 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V257000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V014000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V123000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V442000 (air bags, electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V257000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2022 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2021 ■ 2009 ◆ 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Toyota Venza reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Venza?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Venza have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.