Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 276 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Venza Hybrid, across 4 model years (2021–2024). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (188). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
Toyota Venza Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Venza Hybrid year: 2021. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Venza Hybrid: 188 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 Venza Hybrid: 42 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Venza Hybrid: 25 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Venza Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 88 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 4 | 13 |
| Engine | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota Venza Hybrid problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2021: visibility/wiper (74)
All Toyota Venza Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Venza Hybrid | 25 | 3 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Venza Hybrid | 21 | 3 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Venza Hybrid | 42 | 1 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 Venza Hybrid | 188 | 2 | 5★ | Visibility/wiper | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Venza Hybrid years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2021 (188) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Venza Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Venza Hybrid?
Visibility/wiper, with 88 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Venza Hybrid have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.