MYRModel Year Report

2013 Toyota Venza

● Typical for this model
2013 Toyota Venza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:14:36.931Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Venza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2009: 172 complaints 2009 2010: 79 complaints 2011: 59 complaints 2011 2012: 25 complaints 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
2013: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009172
201079
201159
201225
201359
201431
201527
2021179
202239
202320
202422

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ON HWY VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP OR STEER, LOST ALL POWER AND CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171228

PARK THE CAR GOT OUT TOOK THE KEYS OUT,WENT TO THE BACK OF CAR TO OPEN TRUNK CAR RUN BACK ON ME HIT ME AND RAN INTO A FENCE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130226

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Upon approaching my vehicle and unlocking it, the drivers side mirror courtesy light wire caught on fire and started smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260419

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ON HWY VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP OR STEER, LOST ALL POWER AND CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171228

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Sunroof/moonroof assembly leaks heavily in rain, makes cracking sound over bumps Dealer/manufacturer will not fix, they want $4600 to repair

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

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

2013 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 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.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2022 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2021 ■ 2009 ◆ 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Toyota Venza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota Venza is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Venza?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 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.