Toyota Venza years to avoid
The Toyota Venza years to avoid are 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
623
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2009–2015
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Venza years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 231 |
Every Venza year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 87 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 34 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 89 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 110 | 9 | |
| 2009avoid | 231 | 8 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Venza years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Venza years to avoid are 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Toyota Venza?
By complaint volume, 2015 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 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 623 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.