2023 Toyota Venza
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 20 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
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
7 of 20 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
Head on collision driving 40-45 MPH - a Mercedes pulled out in front of me and I slammed into their vehicle. My air bags did not deploy nor was there auto braking system. The crash indicator also did not call the police. My car is totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-10
Also filed under Air bags
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-25
Complete brake failure when exiting freeway resulted in crashing into a concrete barrier and guardrail at a high rate of speed before impacting another vehicle. Vehicle has an electronic emergency brake that could not be engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-28
Also filed under Service brakes
Electrical system
4 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Exterior lighting
3 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Visibility/wiper
2 of 20 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown...
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2023 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 2023 Toyota Venza?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Venza have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.