Toyota Venza years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota Venza years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 8 (59 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2017 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 2 (from 25 complaints), 2015 at 3 (from 27 complaints), and 2014 at 5 (from 31 complaints). On the 2013 Toyota Venza, 7 of 59 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
Toyota Venza reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota Venza. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 39 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 → Fewest | 3 | 27 | 1 | Air bags | 21.8 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 5 | 31 | 1 | Air bags | 21.8 |
| 2013 → Most | 8 | 59 | 4 | Air bags | 21.8 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 2 | 25 | 4 | Air bags | 21.8 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crossover SUV
- Oil
- SAE 0W-20 (ILSAC GF-5); 2.7L 1AR-FE holds 4.6 qt with filter, 3.5L 2GR-FE holds 6.4 qt with filter
- Tire size
- P245/55R19 (Type B), P245/50R20 (Type A)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 13V-442 covers certain 2012-2013 Venza vehicles (with 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, and Camry Hybrid) where a clogged air-conditioning condenser drain can let water reach the air bag control module and short it, disabling the air bags or causing inadvertent deployment and possibly interrupting power steering assist; dealers seal the condenser housing and add a protective cover on the module. Campaign 21V-257 covers certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles in which repeated use of the driver-side front door can damage Supplemental Restraint System wiring so the driver-side side and curtain air bags may not deploy; Toyota’s recall numbers are 21TB01/21TA01, and dealers inspect and replace the door wire harness as needed.
- Body styles
- Crossover SUV
- Oil
- SAE 0W-20 (ILSAC GF-5); 2.7L 1AR-FE holds 4.6 qt with filter, 3.5L 2GR-FE holds 6.4 qt with filter
- Tire size
- P245/55R19 (Type B), P245/50R20 (Type A)
- Body styles
- Hybrid crossover
- Oil
- SAE 0W-16 (ILSAC GF-6B); SAE 0W-20 may be used until the next change · 4.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R18 (18-inch wheels), 225/55R19 (19-inch wheels)
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Venza years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 2 (from 25 complaints), 2015 at 3 (from 27 complaints), and 2014 at 5 (from 31 complaints).
Which Toyota Venza year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 8 (59 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 Toyota Venza, 7 of 59 complaints name Air bags.
How do Toyota Venza owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota Venza years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2017 on, complaints per year fall.
What engine oil does the Toyota Venza use?
First-generation models (2012-2017) call for SAE 0W-20 with engine-specific refill volumes in the owner’s manual; the 2021-2024 hybrid uses SAE 0W-16 with a 4.8-qt drain-and-refill capacity with filter.
Can the Toyota Venza tow a trailer?
Toyota advertised up to 3,500 lb towing on the first-generation Venza; the 2021-2024 hybrid press materials describe on-demand AWD but do not publish a trailer rating.
Is the Toyota Venza a hybrid?
Only the second-generation Venza sold in the U.S. from 2021 onward; 2012-2017 models used 2.7L four-cylinder or 3.5L V6 gasoline engines.