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2010 Toyota VENZA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

79 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

37,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 57 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 79 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	23	29.1%
Electrical and battery issues	9	11.4%
Transmission and shifting	4	5.1%
Engine operation	3	3.8%
Steering behavior	2	2.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System

Vehicle Speed Control

Unknown Or Other

Seats

Power Train

Service Brakes

Structure:Body

Air Bags

Electrical System: 15; Vehicle Speed Control: 12; Unknown Or Other: 11; Seats: 8; Power Train: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Air Bags: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 24; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

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2010: 19; 2011: 4; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 5; 2015: 4; 2016: 6; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 3; 2020: 3; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 2; 2024: 3; 2025: 2; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10305796 · 2010-02-04 (February 4, 2010)

THIS PROBLEM WHICH I HAVE NOTICED IN MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA VENZA IS SIMILAR TO THE PROBLEM BEING REPORTED IN THE 2010 PRIUS WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHAT I HAVE OBSERVED IS FREQUENT JERKS WHICH CAN BE TERMED AS INCONSISTENT BRAKE FEEL DURING SLOW AND STEADY APPLICATION OF BRAKES ON SLICK ROAD. THIS HAPPENED ON THE DAY WHEN IT SNOWED HERE IN COLUMBUS OHIO THIS JANUARY. I DO NOT RECALL THE EXACT DATE BUT THERE RESULT OF THE ACTION OF APPLYING BRAKE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE CAR AND RESULTED IN A DRAG. SURPRISINGLY, THE JERKS ON APPLICAT…

Owner-reported narrative. 521 miles reported. Look up ODI 10305796 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10314984 · 2010-02-28 (February 28, 2010)

AT 2 PM TODAY, I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM RUNNING ERRANDS AND WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PUSHED THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. AT THAT POINT, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL; I WAS COASTING AT A VERY LOW SPEED WITH THE NATURAL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CAR CARRYING ME INTO THE GARAGE (MY DRIVEWAY IS ONLY ABOUT TWO-CAR-LENGTHS LONG). AS I NEARED THE GARAGE DOOR, NOW HALFWAY OPEN, MY CAR SUDDENLY REVVED TO A HIGH SPEED AND WAS HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD SMASHING INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. AS I SAID, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND SO I THEN P…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314984 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10822308 · 2016-01-26 (January 26, 2016)

FOR MY DRIVER'S SEAT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA VENZA TECHNICIANS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE HARNESS MELTED AT THE MODULE WHICH MELTED THE WIRING IN THE SEAT. THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE MODULE BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY STAFF AT TOYOTA (601 EAST ROCHAMBEAU DR., WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188) - [phone removed] THAT IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD IF THEY DID NOT TAKE IT OUT. THIS APPEARS TO MIRROR A SIMILAR RECALL THAT TOYOTA HAS REGARDING ELECTRICAL WIRING. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT THE SAME ISSUE AND NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I SPOKE WITH PETER FROM THE REGIONAL OFFI…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10822308 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10897844 · 2016-08-23 (August 23, 2016)

HID BALLAST MALFUNCTION FOR BOTH HEAD LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME. HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING NO MATTER WHAT SETTING THE SELECTOR SWITCH IS ON. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY ON THE HIGHWAY, SIDE ROAD, NEIGHBORHOOD, TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT FORWARD DURING ANY OF THE TIMES IN WHICH THE HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE BEGINNING OF JULY 2016 AND STILL OCCURS TO THE PRESENT DATE. NO KNOWN "PROBLEM" FOUND WITH THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Owner-reported narrative. 62,350 miles reported. Look up ODI 10897844 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10318630 · 2010-03-10 (March 10, 2010)

2010 TOYOTA VENZA SUDDEN ACCELERATED*CW THE CONSUMER MOVED INTO THE LEFT TURNING LANE AT A FOUR-WAY STOP LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. HE SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE THE TURN; AND AFTER MAKING THE TURN, HE THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PROCEED AND THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONSUMER THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT WHEN HE DID THEY DID NOT WORK AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER PANICKED AND THEN APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION DID ENGAGE, B…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10318630 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10325347 · 2010-04-13 (April 13, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE. SHE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE. SHE HAD TO PRESS THE SMART BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE; EVEN AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT PRODUCE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ATTRIBUTED THE FAILURE TO DRIVER ERROR AND THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WIT…

Owner-reported narrative. 9,130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10325347 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10838968 · 2016-02-29 (February 29, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE BEGINNING TO DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT REDUCE SPEED. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO A STOP LIGHT INTERSECTION, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE STALLED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WA…

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10838968 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11449224 · 2022-01-28 (January 28, 2022)

When coming to a faster stop, vehicle stalls entire system shuts off. Happened before when driving. Lucklily was not in a place to wreck.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11449224 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10588421 · 2014-05-14 (May 14, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RATTLING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588421 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11307539 · 2020-02-06 (February 6, 2020)

THERE IS A RATTLE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING IT ON UNEVEN ROADS. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SEAT SMELLS LIKE IT'S BURNING WHEN THE SEAT HEATER IS ON.

Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11307539 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

79 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

72.2%Usable mileage57 / 79 records

100.0%Valid incident date79 / 79 records

100.0%Valid filing date79 / 79 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates79 / 79 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
Unknown Or Other	1810.4% ODI 10335927 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. CONSUMER EXPRESSES CONCERN FOR UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUES IN TOYOTA VEHICLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ALL THE INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST FOR OVER THREE MONTHS AND NOTHING HAS BEE DONE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10335927 at NHTSA ↗	1113.9% ODI 10362967 · 7,800 mi RECALL OF THE VENZA 2010. *TR Look up ODI 10362967 at NHTSA ↗	813.6% ODI 10761603 · 45,300 mi ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM, I WAS DRIVING FROM SHEBOYGAN WI TO KENOSHA WI WITH MY ADULT DAUGHTER ON I 94 SOUTH NEAR THE EXIT FOR HIGHWAY 20. I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT, LOOKED AT MY DAUGHTER AND SAID ARE YOU OKAY AND WE WERE SUDDENLY SHOWERED WITH THE BROKEN GLASS OF MY MOON ROOF. AS I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE, I CAREFULLY MADE MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. WE CLOSED THE SHADE UNDER THE WINDOW AND MY DAUGHTER GOT OUT TO SEE THE DAMAGE. SHE TOOK PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE AND WE THEN E… Look up ODI 10761603 at NHTSA ↗	624.0% ODI 10558089 · 26,000 mi THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT; JUST A QUESTION. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. I PURCHASED THIS 2012 TOYOTA VENZA FROM A DEALER WHO CLAIMED EXCELLENT SAFETY RATINGS. BUT I SEE THAT THE 2012 VENZA PASSENGER FRONTAL CRASH RATING IS ONLY 2 STAR. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WAS MADE AFTER THE SAFETY WAS IMPROVED (IT IS LISTED AS 4 STAR FOR THE 2013 MODEL), BUT COULD NOT SUPPORT HIS CLAIM THAT MY CAR WAS 4 STAR RATHER THAN 2 STAR. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO ME AS I CARRY MY GRANDCHILDREN AND WOULD NOT ACCEPT A 2… Look up ODI 10558089 at NHTSA ↗	915.3% ODI 10764124 · 31,900 mi MY WIFE WAS PARKING THE CAR WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LURCH FORWARD (UINTENDED ACCELERATION). SHE HIT A POLE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT HAPPENED TO ME 2 WEEKS EARLIER WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OCCURRING BUT I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT LOOK AT THE CAR. I WANT THEM TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THEY TOLD ME TO CALL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS WHICH I DID AND GOT A CASE # 1509152873. Look up ODI 10764124 at NHTSA ↗	412.9% ODI 10787688 · 8,000 mi MICE ARE GAINING ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR CABIN OF MY VEHICLE. I TRAPPED 2 MICE OVER THE LAST 2 DAYS. THE TOYOTA VENZA IS PARKED IN THE SAME GARAGE AS MY PREVIOUS CAR, A 2004 FORD ESCAPE. THE ESCAPE WAS PARKED THERE FOR 11 YEARS AND I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE GAINING ACCESS THROUGH THE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM. IT IS EASY TO SEE THAT THERE ARE OPENINGS NOT COVERED BY SCREEN OR MESH THAT ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR MICE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. MY DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT ALL CARS HAVE THIS ISSUE AND I WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY WOR… Look up ODI 10787688 at NHTSA ↗	933.3% ODI 10794716 · 6,208 mi ACCIDENT STOPPING AT STOP SIGN CAR ACCELERATED THUS CRASHING INTO ANOTHER CAR THE VENZA SURGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROADWAY COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL SURGING FORWARD ON ITS OWN Look up ODI 10794716 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	3620.8% ODI 10269578 · 1,200 mi FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP WITH A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA VENZA AUTOMATIC 4 CYLINDER AWD. MAINTAINED SPEED LIMIT 100 KILOS/HR. WENT TO PASS A SEMI AND GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 120 KILOMETERS ON NARROW TWO WAY HIGHWAY WITH SOFT SHOULDERS POST MAJOR SNOW FALL LAST FRIDAY(NORMALLY NOT SPEED). WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND APPLY FULL PRESSURE ON BRAKES.THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN ENGINE WAS STILL RACING. FINALLY WAS ABLE TO PUT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL, STILL WITH FULL BRAKES BARELY WORKING WITH RACING ENGINE . ENGINE SMELLS BEGAN, ABLE TO WRESTLE CA… Look up ODI 10269578 at NHTSA ↗	1215.2% ODI 10314984 · 1,600 mi AT 2 PM TODAY, I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM RUNNING ERRANDS AND WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PUSHED THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. AT THAT POINT, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL; I WAS COASTING AT A VERY LOW SPEED WITH THE NATURAL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CAR CARRYING ME INTO THE GARAGE (MY DRIVEWAY IS ONLY ABOUT TWO-CAR-LENGTHS LONG). AS I NEARED THE GARAGE DOOR, NOW HALFWAY OPEN, MY CAR SUDDENLY REVVED TO A HIGH SPEED AND WAS HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD SMASHING INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. AS I SAID, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND SO I THEN P… Look up ODI 10314984 at NHTSA ↗	35.1% ODI 10435087 · 1,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WOULD SHIFT INTO PARK, SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART FOR THE VEHICLE TO PERFORM NORMALLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE ANY DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500. Look up ODI 10435087 at NHTSA ↗	14.0% ODI 10884689 · 39,118 mi SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY TO PARK IN DRIVEWAY BEHIND MY LEAF. DURING ACCELERATION I COULD NOT BRAKE AND CRASHED INTO MY LEAF WHICH WENT FORWARD INTO THE BEAM IN MY GARAGE AND STOPPED BOTH THE CARS. Look up ODI 10884689 at NHTSA ↗	711.9% ODI 10543279 DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON ENGINE SPEED FOR UP TO 3 OR MORE SECONDS. THIS SITUATION HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TIMES SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2013. IT NOW HAS 1200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THIS REASON WITHOUT RESULT. THE LAST DEALER VISIT IN SEPTEMBER 2013, I WAS ADVISED THE "DRIVE BY WIRE" SYSTEM WAS OPERATING TO SPECIFICATION AND THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM PRESENTLY. FURTHER, IT IS A PROBLEM COMMON TO THE VENZA MODEL AS WELL AS CERTAIN OTHER TOYOTA MO… Look up ODI 10543279 at NHTSA ↗	412.9% ODI 10583523 · 900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUT IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900. Look up ODI 10583523 at NHTSA ↗	27.4% ODI 10786599 · 2,700 mi ON AUGUST 18TH, I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S 2015 TOYOTA VENZA. I ORDINARILY DO NOT DRIVE IT AS THE VEHICLE HAS A SURGING FORWARD PROBLEM. WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOD OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHICH ONE CAN COMPENSATE BY QUICKLY HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN USED TO THE CAR DOING THIS SO IT DOES NOT BOTHER HIM. ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY, I WAS DRIVING ALONG A 2-LANE ROAD ON A SOMEWHAT MAIN ROAD WITH SOME BUSINESSES ON EITHER SIDE AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH. WE WERE APPROACHING A POPULAR ICE CREAM PLAZA WHEN … Look up ODI 10786599 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	1911.0% ODI 10302901 · 1,100 mi VENZA SPEEDS UP DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. CAN GO FAST WITHOUT STEPPING ON PEDAL. 2009. NOISE IN REAR AND IN FRONT. WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. *CN Look up ODI 10302901 at NHTSA ↗	1519.0% ODI 10356322 · 4,335 mi ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA ON RTE. 19S, IN FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA. WE ACCELERATED OUR VENZA TO MATCH ONGOING TRAFFIC SPEEDS, WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND WAS INCREASING IN SPEED. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED TO RESPOND. I THEN CHECKED THE CRUISE CONTROL, TO SEE IF I HAD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED IT, BUT I HAD NOT. I THEN STARTED TO PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE, AND AFTER NUMEROUS PUMPS, THE THROTTLE DISENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE, WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE O… Look up ODI 10356322 at NHTSA ↗	1525.4% ODI 10467658 · 7,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE COULD SEE FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT END, BURNING THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSE BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A DISLOCATED SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE A… Look up ODI 10467658 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	915.3% ODI 10543279 DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL HAS NO EFFECT ON ENGINE SPEED FOR UP TO 3 OR MORE SECONDS. THIS SITUATION HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TIMES SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2013. IT NOW HAS 1200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THIS REASON WITHOUT RESULT. THE LAST DEALER VISIT IN SEPTEMBER 2013, I WAS ADVISED THE "DRIVE BY WIRE" SYSTEM WAS OPERATING TO SPECIFICATION AND THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM PRESENTLY. FURTHER, IT IS A PROBLEM COMMON TO THE VENZA MODEL AS WELL AS CERTAIN OTHER TOYOTA MO… Look up ODI 10543279 at NHTSA ↗	13.2% ODI 11584918 · 130,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the screen was back over protection screen was blank. Additionally, the OnStar and the radio were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the buttons were filled with water and that the camera, OnStar, and radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Look up ODI 11584918 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	148.1% ODI 10292727 · 230 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT A TREE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON; HOWEVER, HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND PUSHED IT INTO THE GARAGE FOR FEAR THAT THE FAILURE WOULD REOCCUR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A LARGE LACERATION TO HIS HEAD. HE WAS REQUIRED TO GET STAPLES FOR HIS HEAD INJURY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE; YET, THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANU… Look up ODI 10292727 at NHTSA ↗	33.8% ODI 10504412 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED INTO A CEMENT POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, RIGHT KNEE, LEFT THIGH, STOMACH AND SEVERE BLOOD LOSS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, AND BOTH KNEES. TWO OF THE REAR PASSENGERS SUSTAINED A BROKEN COLLAR BONE, BACK, RIGHT LEG AND NE… Look up ODI 10504412 at NHTSA ↗	58.5% ODI 10702257 THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 TOYOTA VENZA. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V442000. I BELIEVE 2011 SHOULD BE IN THIS RECALL AS WELL. OUR VEHICLE IS NOT DRAINING CONDENSATION PROPERLY. THERE IS A BAD ODOR COMING OUT OF YOUR AIR CONDITIONER AND I BELIEVE THE SMELL IS FROM THE BUILDUP OF MOISTURE IN AND AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONER. AS THIS IS ALSO MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER ABOVE. *TR Look up ODI 10702257 at NHTSA ↗	936.0% ODI 10547409 · 11,000 mi MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, PUSHING CAR INTO CONCRETE BARRIER, DID A 360 AND BOUNCED BACK TO OTHER CONCRETE BARRIER. PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN. DRIVERS AIR BAG OPENED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. NO OTHER AIR BAGS OPENED. *TR Look up ODI 10547409 at NHTSA ↗	1220.3% ODI 10564778 TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V442000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT) HAD A EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A SMALL QUANTITY OF PARTS WERE PROVIDED AND THE VEHICLES THAT WERE PURCHASED AT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD BE REPAIRED FIRST; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. RK Look up ODI 10564778 at NHTSA ↗	619.4% ODI 10747589 · 26,000 mi ON THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MPH, HIT A DEER HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!! Look up ODI 10747589 at NHTSA ↗	518.5% ODI 10820401 · 23,500 mi MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL FOR AIRBAGS. YET, YESTERDAY I WAS INVOLVED IN A FAIRLY SERIOUS T-BONE COLLISION THAT AFFECTED THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY VENZA AND NO AIRBAGS WENT OFF. IT WAS A CITY STREET INTERSECTION AND BOTH VEHICLES WERE MOVING ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. NEITHER THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD OPEN FROM THE IMPACT SO WHY NO AIR BAGS?...UPDATED 01/25/16 *BF Look up ODI 10820401 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	179.8% ODI 10481190 · 48,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 12V091000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH), THE BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST RESULTS DETERMINED A DEFECTIVE SPEED SENSOR HARNESS. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION ALONG WITH THE BRAKES AND SKID CONTROL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARD T… Look up ODI 10481190 at NHTSA ↗	56.3% ODI 10488668 · 32,902 mi ON OCTOBER 20, 2012, MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (I.E. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES AND BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY) ON OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA AND THAT A MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT STATED, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY!". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND OF THE ILLUMINATED MESSAGE, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DR… Look up ODI 10488668 at NHTSA ↗	813.6% ODI 10525653 · 17,232 mi THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE. HOWEVER, WHEN I MAKE A STOP AND RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL A LOUD NOISE (THUMP) OCCURS. THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY STOP I MAKE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO LOCAL DEALERS. ONE MADE AN INSPECTION THE OTHER DID NOT AND BOTH RESPONDED WITH THE SAME COMMENT "WE DON'T KNOW". ONE MECHANIC TOLD ME HE THOUGHT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED ON THE "BREAK PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY". I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE RECALL IF IT EXIST. I … Look up ODI 10525653 at NHTSA ↗	14.0% ODI 10884689 · 39,118 mi SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY TO PARK IN DRIVEWAY BEHIND MY LEAF. DURING ACCELERATION I COULD NOT BRAKE AND CRASHED INTO MY LEAF WHICH WENT FORWARD INTO THE BEAM IN MY GARAGE AND STOPPED BOTH THE CARS. Look up ODI 10884689 at NHTSA ↗	1016.9% ODI 10500554 PARK THE CAR GOT OUT TOOK THE KEYS OUT,WENT TO THE BACK OF CAR TO OPEN TRUNK CAR RUN BACK ON ME HIT ME AND RAN INTO A FENCE. *TR Look up ODI 10500554 at NHTSA ↗	39.7% ODI 10594267 · 200 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RUSHED TO THE CAR TO DEPRESS THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL RAN OVER THE CONTACT'S LEFT FOOT. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SOFT TISSUE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT WAS THE RESULT OF TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE SERVICE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE… Look up ODI 10594267 at NHTSA ↗	518.5% ODI 10786599 · 2,700 mi ON AUGUST 18TH, I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S 2015 TOYOTA VENZA. I ORDINARILY DO NOT DRIVE IT AS THE VEHICLE HAS A SURGING FORWARD PROBLEM. WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOD OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHICH ONE CAN COMPENSATE BY QUICKLY HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN USED TO THE CAR DOING THIS SO IT DOES NOT BOTHER HIM. ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY, I WAS DRIVING ALONG A 2-LANE ROAD ON A SOMEWHAT MAIN ROAD WITH SOME BUSINESSES ON EITHER SIDE AND I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH. WE WERE APPROACHING A POPULAR ICE CREAM PLAZA WHEN … Look up ODI 10786599 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	1810.4% ODI 10384536 · 18,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION WAS LACKING SUPPORT AND WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REACH AND MANEUVER THE PEDALS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000. Look up ODI 10384536 at NHTSA ↗	810.1% ODI 10383541 THE HEAD REST ON MY VEHICLE PUSHES MY NECK FORWARD INTO AN EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION. THIS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. AS A 5'4" FEMALE, I WAS HAVING TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN FOLLOWING LONG TRIPS. I HAVE REVERSED THE HEAD REST SO THAT I CAN CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY CAR. I AM NOW CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT (WHIPLASH), BUT FEEL LIKE I HAVE NO CHOICE (SEVERE NECK PAIN WAS INTERFERING WITH ABILITY TO TURN MY HEAD WHILE DRIVING). I ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY PREVIOUS CAR, A 2007 AUDI Q7. I… Look up ODI 10383541 at NHTSA ↗	711.9% ODI 10435080 THE HEAD REST FOR THE FRONT SEATS ON THE VENZA MAKES THESE SEATS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE I HAVE EVER SAT IN, LET ALONE DRIVE. I AM ONLY 5' 4" TALL AND THE WAY THE HEAD REST LANDS, IT PUSHES MY HEAD FORWARD WHEN I DRIVE. I END UP WITH BOTH A HEAD ACHE AND A NECK ACHE WHENEVER I DRIVE. IT APPEARS THIS VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED FOR SOMEONE TALLER, PERHAPS A MAN. THE HEAD REST NEEDS TO BE REDESIGNED FOR SOMEONE OF MY STATURE. I WOULD GLADLY PAY FOR ANOTHER HEADREST IF ONE WAS AVAILABLE. BUT THE BOTTOM LINE HERE IS THAT ONCE AGAIN THE NEEDS OF WOMEN… Look up ODI 10435080 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.7% ODI 10567256 · 126 mi THE HEAD RESTRAINT OR HEAD REST IS POSITIONED SO THAT IT PUSHES MY HEAD FORWARD IN AN UNNATURAL ANGLE. IT APPLIES PRESSURE THAT CAUSES A SEVERE HEADACHE AFTER DRIVING 15 TO 20 MINUTES WITH MY HEAD PUSHED FORWARD SO FAR. THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEAD RESTRAINT ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE ANGLE OF THE BACK SUPPORT TO CORRECT THE UNNATURAL ANGLE. THE DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM SAYING THAT THEY HAD CONTACTED THE INDIVIDUAL THEY DEAL WITH AT TOYOTA BALTIMORE AREA SALES WHO SAID: THAT IS THE WAY THE HEAD RESTRAINT IS DES… Look up ODI 10567256 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	414.8% ODI 10735043 HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD. Look up ODI 10735043 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	137.5% ODI 10435607 · 17,000 mi TOYOTA VENZA 2009 CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT. WHEN DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD IT WILL DRIFT TO EITHER SIDE AND WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES, IT DRIFTS AS WELL. DEALERSHIPS SAY IT'S FOLLOWING CROWN OF THE ROAD, BUT IT DOESN'T-IT VEERS OFF THE ROAD. WHEN TAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING IS STIFF AND TURNS MORE TO THE LEFT THAN RIGHT. I HAVE VISITED 3 DEALERSHIPS WITH NO RESOLUTION. STRUGGLING TO KEEP CAR ON THE ROAD AND WAS VERY DANGEROUS DURING A RECENT SNOW STORM BETWEEN AVOIDING TO HIT OTHER CARS AND VEERING OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA… Look up ODI 10435607 at NHTSA ↗	33.8% ODI 10588421 · 37,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RATTLING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000. Look up ODI 10588421 at NHTSA ↗	46.8% ODI 10543494 · 10,000 mi MY 2011 TOYOTA VENZA WITH ONLY 10,000 MILEAGE HAD A ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE AS I EXITED I695 TOWARDS TOWSON, MARYLAND. AS I TURNED ONTO THE EXIT I LOST MY ABILITY TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. HAD THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 MINUTES EARLIER ON THE SHARP CURVE FROM I95 TO I695, I MAY HAVE CRASHED. FORTUNATELY I DROVE STRAIGHT TO SAFETY TO A PARKING LOT. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THE POWER STEERING ECU FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS ORDERED AND I WILL PICK UP MY VEHICLE TONIGHT, 9/13/13. SINCE MY VENZA WAS STILL UNDER MAN… Look up ODI 10543494 at NHTSA ↗	14.0% ODI 11684157 On Dec. 17, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m.,I was driving my Toyota Venza on the highway under normal when the STEERING KNUCKLE suddenly fractured. This unexpected failure caused the vehicle to lose steering control, leading to a serious traffic accident. I inspected that part and found that the STEERIN KNUCKLE had broken abnormally, as the break showed no signs of any impact. Look up ODI 11684157 at NHTSA ↗	58.5% ODI 10632049 · 35,000 mi THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR Look up ODI 10632049 at NHTSA ↗	39.7% ODI 10609687 · 1,100 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,200. Look up ODI 10609687 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility/Wiper	137.5% ODI 10588131 · 50,000 mi SUN VISOR FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH, UPON INSPECTION VISOR IS COMPLETELY WARPED INSIDE. *TR Look up ODI 10588131 at NHTSA ↗	33.8% ODI 10550931 · 70,000 mi DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HANGS AND WONT GO BACK UP. *TR Look up ODI 10550931 at NHTSA ↗	58.5% ODI 10854818 · 31,000 mi TAKATA RECALL WHILE CAR IN MOTION AT AROUND 50MPH ON A HIGHWAY, UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND EXCELLENT CAR MAINTENANCE, A MYSTERIOUS LOUD EXPLOSION BURST OCCURRED IN THE CAR. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE HOOD SUDDENLY POPPED-UP WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF ALERT OF FLASH LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, NO HOOD VIBRATION THAT WOULD SUGGEST IT WAS OPENED. ALTHOUGH, I DID A PANIC STOP THE AIRBAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED AT A POTENTIAL COLLISION. THE BURST BROKE THE FRONT GLASS, HOOD LATCHES, BUMPERS WERE MOVED OUT OF PLACE. A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR AN ELECTRONIC … Look up ODI 10854818 at NHTSA ↗	624.0% ODI 11102212 · 52,700 mi THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FLOPS DOWN INTO THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. IT WILL NOT STAY OUT OF THE LINE OF SIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED FOR TOYOTA CAMRYS AND TOYOTA ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ADDRESS THE SAME PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA VENZAS. Look up ODI 11102212 at NHTSA ↗	11.7% ODI 11351756 TURNED ON ENGINE WENT TO PUSH UP THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IT WOULD NOT CLICK INTO PLACE I TRIED AGAIN AND THE VISOR JUST DROPPED AND WOULD NOT GO UP AGAIN. IT APPEARS THAT THE MECHANISM TO HOLD THE VISOR UP IS PULLING THE FABRIC OUT FROM UNDER THE MIRROR TOO. THIS HAPPENED 8/27/2020. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN SINCE THIS CAR IS CARED FOR BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER. Look up ODI 11351756 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	13.7% ODI 11011450 · 39,000 mi WHEN THE WIPERS CROSS THE GLASS IN THE RAIN IT CREATES A HAZE ALMOST LIKE WHEN YOU NEED THE DEFROSTER TO CLEAR THE WINDOW BUT THIS PROBLEM IS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GLASS. DURING DRY WEATHER THE PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST. NOT A WIPER ISSUE, DEFECTIVE GLASS Look up ODI 11011450 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Electrical System	46,451–117,500 mi	93,000 mi	7	ODI 10356322 · 4,335 mi ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA ON RTE. 19S, IN FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA. WE ACCELERATED OUR VENZA TO MATCH ONGOING TRAFFIC SPEEDS, WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND WAS INCREASING IN SPEED. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED TO RESPOND. I THEN CHECKED THE CRUISE CONTROL, TO SEE IF I HAD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED IT, BUT I HAD NOT. I THEN STARTED TO PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE, AND AFTER NUMEROUS PUMPS, THE THROTTLE DISENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE, WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE O… Look up ODI 10356322 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10488668 · 32,902 mi ON OCTOBER 20, 2012, MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (I.E. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES AND BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY) ON OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA AND THAT A MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT STATED, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY!". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND OF THE ILLUMINATED MESSAGE, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DR… Look up ODI 10488668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10822478 · 60,000 mi DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT HEATER ASSEMBLY: NOTICED A DISTINCT BURNING SMELL WHENEVER SEAT HEATER TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WILL KEEP IN OFF POSITION UNTIL ISSUE IS RESOLVED. Look up ODI 10822478 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	4,401–44,175 mi	8,065 mi	10	ODI 10314984 · 1,600 mi AT 2 PM TODAY, I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM RUNNING ERRANDS AND WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PUSHED THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. AT THAT POINT, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL; I WAS COASTING AT A VERY LOW SPEED WITH THE NATURAL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CAR CARRYING ME INTO THE GARAGE (MY DRIVEWAY IS ONLY ABOUT TWO-CAR-LENGTHS LONG). AS I NEARED THE GARAGE DOOR, NOW HALFWAY OPEN, MY CAR SUDDENLY REVVED TO A HIGH SPEED AND WAS HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD SMASHING INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. AS I SAID, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND SO I THEN P… Look up ODI 10314984 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10315952 · 2,000 mi I HAVE A 2010 FWD VENZA WITH 2000 MILES. THIS PAST WEEKEND WE HAD FOUR SEPARATE INSTANCES OF THE UNEXPECTED ENGINE REVVING. AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF GAS AND APPLYING BRAKE LIGHTLY, PREPARING FOR A FULL BRAKE. THE ENGINE 'REVVED' FOR APPROXIMATELY 1-2 SECONDS. ODDLY, NO ACCELERATION OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, TYPICAL SPEED 25-35. THE HAPPENED ONCE WITH ME AND THREE TIMES WITH MY WIFE. PLAN TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND CALL TOYOTA CONSUMER EXPERIENCE HOTLINE. TR Look up ODI 10315952 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10325347 · 9,130 mi TLTHE CONTACT LEASED A 2009 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE. SHE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE. SHE HAD TO PRESS THE SMART BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE; EVEN AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT PRODUCE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ATTRIBUTED THE FAILURE TO DRIVER ERROR AND THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WIT… Look up ODI 10325347 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	38,147 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10362967 · 7,800 mi RECALL OF THE VENZA 2010. *TR Look up ODI 10362967 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10747170 · 54,000 mi WINDOW HAS SHATTERED. AS PER THOSE RECENTLY BEING SHOWN ON NATIONAL TELEVISION . Look up ODI 10747170 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11253684 · 22,293 mi UPON STARTUP AND IN MOVEMENT, WARNING DASH LIGHTS COME ON. INDICATING CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL, SIMULTANEOUSLY AND REMAIN ON. RETURN TO AUTHORIZED DEALER, DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. 02 SENSOR BANK 1&2 CORRECTED. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. Look up ODI 11253684 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	Too few reports for a range	99,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10689753 · 35,109 mi DRIVER'S SEAT HEATING ELEMENT FAILED DUE TO WIRE BREAKAGE OR SHORT-CIRCUIT; BURNING ODOR DETECTED. DEALER REQUIRED THE HEATING ELEMENT BE REPLACED. COST TO REPLACE WAS CHARGED TO ME, $631.35. TR Look up ODI 10689753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10948956 · 135,000 mi DISTINCT SMELL OF OZONE / BURNING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING ON A COLD DAY. PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY AND INVESTIGATED FURTHER. AFTER CYCLING POWER SEVERAL TIMES, THE BURNING SMELL WAS VERIFIED TO BE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER. SEAT HEATER TURNED OFF TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE AND WILL BE EXAMINED BY A LOCAL BODY SHOP IN A FEW DAYS TO PINPOINT THE FAULT. TR Look up ODI 10948956 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11307539 · 99,000 mi THERE IS A RATTLE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING IT ON UNEVEN ROADS. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SEAT SMELLS LIKE IT'S BURNING WHEN THE SEAT HEATER IS ON. Look up ODI 11307539 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	23,546–90,000 mi	80,000 mi	5	ODI 10462955 · 23,546 mi MOVED FROM FLAT INDIANA TO HILLY TENNESSEE. PULLED UP TO TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE CREST OF A HILL AND THE LIGHT WAS RED. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I MOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO THE ACCELERATOR, AND IN THE TIME IT TOOK TO DO THAT, MY VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME. THERE SHOULD BE A MECHANISM IN PLACE THAT STOPS A VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS IF IT IS IN THE 'DRIVE' GEAR. THANKFULLY THE BRAKES WERE WORKING QUITE WELL! I HAVE TO USE BOTH FEET WHEN STOPPING ON HILLS- 1 ON THE BRAKE AND 1 ON THE ACCELERATOR - AN… Look up ODI 10462955 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10566197 · 23,500 mi CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHICH IS FAIRLY LEVEL GROUND. VEHICLE IN PARK AND LOCKED. IT ROLLED DOWN HILL AND HIT GATE. TOYOTA HAS AGREED TO DO A EDR BUT NOT UNTIL MARCH 11. I WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS REPORTED THIS ISSUE. *TR Look up ODI 10566197 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10970566 · 80,000 mi OUR 2010 VENZA HAS 80K MILES ON IT (POWERTRAIN WARRANTY IS 60K). AFTER HEARING A "WHIRRING" NOISE FROM THE REAR OF OUR VEHICLE, WE HAD IT INSPECTED. THERE IS A LEAK OF FLUID FROM THE LEFT AXLE SEAL WHERE IT MEETS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS OPENED AND HAD ADEQUATE FLUID BUT THE FLUID HAD METAL FRAGMENTS IN IT, INDICATING THAT THE GEARS ARE GRINDING DOWN. ACCORDING TO OUR MECHANIC HE HAS SEEN THIS IN OTHER 2010 VENZA'S AND ONLINE FORUMS ALSO INDICATE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. WORST CASE SCENARIO - THE GEARS C… Look up ODI 10970566 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	41,951 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10488668 · 32,902 mi ON OCTOBER 20, 2012, MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (I.E. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES AND BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY) ON OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA AND THAT A MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT STATED, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY!". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND OF THE ILLUMINATED MESSAGE, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DR… Look up ODI 10488668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10499550 · 26,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED FIRMLY THE VEHICLE THE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. Look up ODI 10499550 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10588239 · 51,000 mi IT WAS AROUND 10:30AM AND I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK. DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AND THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS AND STABILITY LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. PRESSED ON THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED IT AND THEN RE-STARTED THE CAR AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF. ABOUT 5 MILES LATER THE LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN AND NOW THEY LIGHT UP AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR Look up ODI 10588239 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	25,000 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10341037 · 15,000 mi TOYOTA VENZA. THE REAR HATCH IS AUTO OPEN/CLOSE. USING THE AUTO CLOSING BUTTON ON THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE, I INITIATED THE CLOSE SEQUENCE. THE REAR HATCH STARTED TO CLOSE NORMALLY, THEN IT "SLAMMED SHUT" WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE UNDER THE HATCH. SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPTS AT OPENING OR CLOSING THE HATCH RESULTED IN A "STUTTER" EFFECT WHICH REQUIRED ME TO CLOSE THE HATCH MANUALLY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD NOT SLAM THE HATCH SHUT. I HAVE NEVER SLAMMED THE HATCH, I ALWAYS USE THE BUTTON ON THE DA… Look up ODI 10341037 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10480156 · 18,000 mi I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED WITHOUT ANYTHING BEING THROWN AT OR ANY ROCK AND DEBRIS HIT. IT IS A ABOUT 4 FEET CRACK. MANY GLASS EXPERTS AGREE THAT IT IS A MATERIAL DEFECT. TALKED TO TOYOTA DELEAR AND THEIR POSITION IS IT CASUED DUE TO ROCK/DEBRIS HIT. TR Look up ODI 10480156 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10509615 · 32,000 mi WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE I WAS APPROACHING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A VERY LOUD POP! I WAS STARTLED THINKING SOMEONE HAD SHOT A GUN! IT CAUSED ME TO SLOW DOWN AND TO ALMOST BE REAR ENDED. I LOOKED UP TO FIND MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TR Look up ODI 10509615 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	Too few reports for a range	77,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10504412 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED INTO A CEMENT POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, RIGHT KNEE, LEFT THIGH, STOMACH AND SEVERE BLOOD LOSS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, AND BOTH KNEES. TWO OF THE REAR PASSENGERS SUSTAINED A BROKEN COLLAR BONE, BACK, RIGHT LEG AND NE… Look up ODI 10504412 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10874847 · 115,000 mi THE TOYOTA VENZA WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 13 AIRBAGS. NOT 1 AIRBAG DEPLOYED! THE ACCIDENT WAS IN MOTION AND TOOK PLACE ON A HIGHWAY. Look up ODI 10874847 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	1	None	ODI 11684426 · 93,000 mi The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the horn failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failures were related. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. Look up ODI 11684426 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	1	None	ODI 11692554 The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, an independent mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved a fault code related to the ECM. The mechanic also informed the contact to call a locksmith regarding the key fob. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on seve… Look up ODI 11692554 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	1	None	ODI 11731288 while driving, the sunroof made a loud explosion and shattered everywhere. Look up ODI 11731288 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2014: 14 complaints · 2015: 10 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2014	9	12	14
2015	6	9	10

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2014	31	0	0
2015	27	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Electrical System	Vehicle Speed Control	Unknown Or Other	Seats	Power Train	Service Brakes	Structure:Body	Air Bags
Electrical System	—	1 ODI 10356322 · 4,335 mi ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA ON RTE. 19S, IN FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA. WE ACCELERATED OUR VENZA TO MATCH ONGOING TRAFFIC SPEEDS, WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND WAS INCREASING IN SPEED. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED TO RESPOND. I THEN CHECKED THE CRUISE CONTROL, TO SEE IF I HAD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED IT, BUT I HAD NOT. I THEN STARTED TO PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE, AND AFTER NUMEROUS PUMPS, THE THROTTLE DISENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE, WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE O… Look up ODI 10356322 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11326574 WATER LEAK FROM PANORAMIC SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS. SIDE PILLAR POSTS. HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS INCLUDING: SHORTED OUT THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS, OWNERS HAD TO DISMANTLED MOONROOF ON THEIR OWN TO ADD SEALANT OR GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY AS A FACTORY ISSUE. DEALERS ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2YRS BUT I JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE COMPLAINT HERE. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR Look up ODI 11326574 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11449224 When coming to a faster stop, vehicle stalls entire system shuts off. Happened before when driving. Lucklily was not in a place to wreck. Look up ODI 11449224 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11600122 When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open. Look up ODI 11600122 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10948956 · 135,000 mi DISTINCT SMELL OF OZONE / BURNING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING ON A COLD DAY. PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY AND INVESTIGATED FURTHER. AFTER CYCLING POWER SEVERAL TIMES, THE BURNING SMELL WAS VERIFIED TO BE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER. SEAT HEATER TURNED OFF TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE AND WILL BE EXAMINED BY A LOCAL BODY SHOP IN A FEW DAYS TO PINPOINT THE FAULT. *TR Look up ODI 10948956 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11501823 The heated seat on the driver side is creating a burning smell. I have read about numerous other issues with this model that have had recalls but not mine. This seat is still in tact and available for full inspection upon request. This is a major safety issue that is known about but not addressed. Major fire risk putting anyone inside vehicle in danger. I have a 2 year old daughter and if I didn’t have a lot of electrical and vehicle knowledge I could have easily left the heated seat on not knowing and caused a major risk for my entire family. … Look up ODI 11501823 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11514537 On or around March 10, 2023, as my wife and daughter were driving the driver's side heated seat started burning/smoking. Immediately, my wife turned off the seat and returned home. I found there was an existing recall for this issue but only for the Southeast Toyota Distributors, I purchased my car in Missouri. I took the vehicle to the local dealership in Clarksville, Tennessee. Not only would they not honor the recall, but charged me $115.88 to confirm the burning of the seat. I contacted Toyota 7 times thus far and they are refusing to hel… Look up ODI 11514537 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10488668 · 32,902 mi ON OCTOBER 20, 2012, MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (I.E. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES AND BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY) ON OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA AND THAT A MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT STATED, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY!". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND OF THE ILLUMINATED MESSAGE, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DR… Look up ODI 10488668 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11326574 WATER LEAK FROM PANORAMIC SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS. SIDE PILLAR POSTS. HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS INCLUDING: SHORTED OUT THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS, OWNERS HAD TO DISMANTLED MOONROOF ON THEIR OWN TO ADD SEALANT OR GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY AS A FACTORY ISSUE. DEALERS ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2YRS BUT I JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE COMPLAINT HERE. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR Look up ODI 11326574 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11600122 When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open. Look up ODI 11600122 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	1 ODI 10356322 · 4,335 mi ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA ON RTE. 19S, IN FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA. WE ACCELERATED OUR VENZA TO MATCH ONGOING TRAFFIC SPEEDS, WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND WAS INCREASING IN SPEED. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED TO RESPOND. I THEN CHECKED THE CRUISE CONTROL, TO SEE IF I HAD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED IT, BUT I HAD NOT. I THEN STARTED TO PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE, AND AFTER NUMEROUS PUMPS, THE THROTTLE DISENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE, WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE O… Look up ODI 10356322 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	3 ODI 11326574 WATER LEAK FROM PANORAMIC SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS. SIDE PILLAR POSTS. HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS INCLUDING: SHORTED OUT THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS, OWNERS HAD TO DISMANTLED MOONROOF ON THEIR OWN TO ADD SEALANT OR GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY AS A FACTORY ISSUE. DEALERS ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2YRS BUT I JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE COMPLAINT HERE. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR Look up ODI 11326574 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11449224 When coming to a faster stop, vehicle stalls entire system shuts off. Happened before when driving. Lucklily was not in a place to wreck. Look up ODI 11449224 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11600122 When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open. Look up ODI 11600122 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 11326574 WATER LEAK FROM PANORAMIC SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS. SIDE PILLAR POSTS. HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS INCLUDING: SHORTED OUT THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS, OWNERS HAD TO DISMANTLED MOONROOF ON THEIR OWN TO ADD SEALANT OR GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY AS A FACTORY ISSUE. DEALERS ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2YRS BUT I JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE COMPLAINT HERE. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR Look up ODI 11326574 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11600122 When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open. Look up ODI 11600122 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	3 ODI 10948956 · 135,000 mi DISTINCT SMELL OF OZONE / BURNING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING ON A COLD DAY. PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY AND INVESTIGATED FURTHER. AFTER CYCLING POWER SEVERAL TIMES, THE BURNING SMELL WAS VERIFIED TO BE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER. SEAT HEATER TURNED OFF TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE AND WILL BE EXAMINED BY A LOCAL BODY SHOP IN A FEW DAYS TO PINPOINT THE FAULT. *TR Look up ODI 10948956 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11501823 The heated seat on the driver side is creating a burning smell. I have read about numerous other issues with this model that have had recalls but not mine. This seat is still in tact and available for full inspection upon request. This is a major safety issue that is known about but not addressed. Major fire risk putting anyone inside vehicle in danger. I have a 2 year old daughter and if I didn’t have a lot of electrical and vehicle knowledge I could have easily left the heated seat on not knowing and caused a major risk for my entire family. … Look up ODI 11501823 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11514537 On or around March 10, 2023, as my wife and daughter were driving the driver's side heated seat started burning/smoking. Immediately, my wife turned off the seat and returned home. I found there was an existing recall for this issue but only for the Southeast Toyota Distributors, I purchased my car in Missouri. I took the vehicle to the local dealership in Clarksville, Tennessee. Not only would they not honor the recall, but charged me $115.88 to confirm the burning of the seat. I contacted Toyota 7 times thus far and they are refusing to hel… Look up ODI 11514537 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Power Train	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes	1 ODI 10488668 · 32,902 mi ON OCTOBER 20, 2012, MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (I.E. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES AND BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY) ON OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA AND THAT A MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT STATED, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY!". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND OF THE ILLUMINATED MESSAGE, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DR… Look up ODI 10488668 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Structure:Body	1 ODI 11326574 WATER LEAK FROM PANORAMIC SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS. SIDE PILLAR POSTS. HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS INCLUDING: SHORTED OUT THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS, OWNERS HAD TO DISMANTLED MOONROOF ON THEIR OWN TO ADD SEALANT OR GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY AS A FACTORY ISSUE. DEALERS ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2YRS BUT I JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE COMPLAINT HERE. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR Look up ODI 11326574 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11326574 WATER LEAK FROM PANORAMIC SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS. SIDE PILLAR POSTS. HAVE READ SEVERAL REVIEWS INCLUDING: SHORTED OUT THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS, OWNERS HAD TO DISMANTLED MOONROOF ON THEIR OWN TO ADD SEALANT OR GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE TOYOTA'S RESPONSIBILITY AS A FACTORY ISSUE. DEALERS ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2YRS BUT I JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE COMPLAINT HERE. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR Look up ODI 11326574 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0
Air Bags	1 ODI 11600122 When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open. Look up ODI 11600122 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11600122 When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open. Look up ODI 11600122 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

10 mentions · 12.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 51,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10413550 · 1,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL FAILED. THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO PULL OFF OF THE ROADWAY. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SENSOR WAS REPROGRAMMED AND REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 09/02/1…

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ODI 10588239 · 51,000 mi

IT WAS AROUND 10:30AM AND I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK. DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AND THE BRAKE LIGHT, ABS AND STABILITY LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. PRESSED ON THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED IT AND THEN RE-STARTED THE CAR AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF. ABOUT 5 MILES LATER THE LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN AND NOW THEY LIGHT UP AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED. *TR

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ODI 11253684 · 22,293 mi

UPON STARTUP AND IN MOVEMENT, WARNING DASH LIGHTS COME ON. INDICATING CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL, SIMULTANEOUSLY AND REMAIN ON. RETURN TO AUTHORIZED DEALER, DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETE. 02 SENSOR BANK 1&2 CORRECTED. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED.

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

5 mentions · 6.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 26,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10314984 · 1,600 mi

Look up ODI 10314984 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10396696 · 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PEDAL AND THE SENSOR COMMUNICATING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE DEALER AND SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN …

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ODI 10488668 · 32,902 mi

ON OCTOBER 20, 2012, MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (I.E. BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES AND BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY) ON OUR 2010 TOYOTA VENZA AND THAT A MESSAGE WAS ILLUMINATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT STATED, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY!". I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, INFORMED THEM THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND OF THE ILLUMINATED MESSAGE, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I DR…

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Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 77,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10838968 · 55,000 mi

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ODI 11449224

When coming to a faster stop, vehicle stalls entire system shuts off. Happened before when driving. Lucklily was not in a place to wreck.

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ODI 11487929 · 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while making a turn in either direction, the vehicle would lose motive power and stall. After coasting to a complete stop, the vehicle was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. The battery and battery cables were replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 521 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10305796 · 521 mi

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