2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Venza Hybrid years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 4 Venza Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 168 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 29% | 168 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | 250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:display function
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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 Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle has an open safety recall (25TD01) for rear traction motor cable corrosion. Corwin Toyota in Boulder, CO was notified in January and failed to order the part. Came in April 14 for the scheduled repair and was told the part was never ordered. It is now May 24 and the recall has still not…
The inflation screen keeps going on and off
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while reversing up a steep driveway to enter a roadway, the vehicle reached the top of the incline. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into Drive to complete the turn, but the vehicle would not allow the gear engagement…
The entertainment screen keeps going on and off. The radio will not stay on! I brought it to the Toyota dealer and told them the problem and that I saw on the internet a recall for this problem. He checked the vin number and said it was not mine. He also if itâs the screen that will be expensive…
Vehicle loses center display repeatedly Screen and system keep rebooting while driving Dealer refused to fix saying âno recallâ Problem reduces visibility of backup camera and safety information
Other Toyota Venza Hybrid years
← 2022 Venza Hybrid · 2024 Venza Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Venza Hybrid | 25 | 3 |
| 2023 | 21 | 3 |
| 2022 Venza Hybrid | 42 | 1 |
| 2021 Venza Hybrid | 188 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Venza Hybrid model years, the 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.