Toyota Venza years to avoid
The Toyota Venza years to avoid are 2021, 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
988
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2009–2024
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Venza years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 234 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 228 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 110 |
Every Venza year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 73 | 1 | |
| 2021avoid | 234 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 87 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 34 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 89 | 6 | |
| 2010avoid | 110 | 9 | |
| 2009avoid | 228 | 8 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Venza years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Venza years to avoid are 2021, 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the Toyota Venza?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Venza years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Venza have?
Across all model years, the Venza has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 988 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.