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.

2012 Toyota Venza

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2012 Toyota Venza
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:32.061Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 25
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2012: 25 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

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.

CRASHINJURY

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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13

Also filed under Structure and seat belts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-09

Visibility/wiper

6 of 25 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

Structure

5 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 25 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

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Sudden acceleration while moving forward slowly to park in driveway behind my leaf. During acceleration I could not brake and crashed into my leaf which went forward into the beam in my garage and stopped both the cars.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-13

Also filed under Service brakes

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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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2014-02-05Air bags, electrical system, equipment13V442000 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.

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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

2012 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 6 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
Recall 13V442000 · Air bags, electrical system, equipment
Recall 21V257000 · Air bags

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