What are the most common Toyota Venza problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 2,580+ owner reports, the 2009-2025 Toyota Venza has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2AR-FE Engine Excessive Oil Consumption, Venza Instrument Panel May Start Up Without Speed or Brake/TPMS Telltales (Recall 25V595000), Vehicle Stability Control Fails to Re-Enable on Restart (Recall 22V239). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Toyota Venza reliable?
The 2009-2025 Toyota Venza has 12 known issues documented across 2,580+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: 2AR-FE Engine Excessive Oil Consumption and Venza Instrument Panel May Start Up Without Speed or Brake/TPMS Telltales (Recall 25V595000) and Vehicle Stability Control Fails to Re-Enable on Restart (Recall 22V239) and Rear Turn Signal Failure from Water Intrusion (Recall 22V033). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Venza problems?
Repair costs for known Toyota Venza issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 2AR-FE Engine Excessive Oil Consumption, typically costs $0-$3,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Toyota Venza is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Toyota Venza. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2009-2025 Toyota Venza with 12 documented issues documented across 2,580+ owner reports.
What is the 2009-2015 Toyota Venza 2AR-FE Engine Excessive Oil Consumption?
The 2.7L 2AR-FE 4-cylinder in the Venza consumes oil excessively due to defective piston ring design. Consumption of 1 quart per 1,200-2,500 miles is common. Toyota acknowledged the issue with warranty extension ZE7 covering piston ring replacement. Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: high.
What is the 2023-2024 Toyota Venza Venza Instrument Panel May Start Up Without Speed or Brake/TPMS Telltales (Recall 25V595000)?
The 2023-2024 Venza is included in NHTSA recall 25V595000. Toyota describes an error in the instrument panel software that can occur when the vehicle is started, after which the panel may not display vehicle speed, the brake system warning light, or the tire pressure warning ligh… Severity: high.
What is the 2021-2022 Toyota Venza Vehicle Stability Control Fails to Re-Enable on Restart (Recall 22V239)?
Certain 2021-2022 Venza vehicles have a Skid Control ECU software defect: after the driver manually disables Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), the system may not automatically turn back on at the next restart, leaving the vehicle without stability control without the driver realiz… Severity: high.
What is the 2021 Toyota Venza Rear Turn Signal Failure from Water Intrusion (Recall 22V033)?
Toyota recalled 41,544 model-year 2021 Venza hybrids (NHTSA 22V033, Toyota 22TA01) because water can enter the rear turn-signal LED lights and form condensation on the circuit board, causing a short circuit that makes the rear turn signals stop working or flash only dimly. The co… Severity: high.
What is the 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Water Pump Leak (2GR-FE V6)?
The 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 water pump develops leaks from the weep hole or gasket surface, typically between 80,000-130,000 miles. Coolant drips onto the serpentine belt area, potentially causing belt slip and overheating. Repairs typically run $300-$700. Severity: medium.
What is the 2021-2025 Toyota Venza Hybrid System Inverter and 12V Battery Issues?
The 2nd-gen Venza Hybrid can experience 12V auxiliary battery drain and hybrid system errors. The 12V battery drains prematurely if the vehicle sits for more than a week, and some owners report hybrid system warning lights related to inverter communication errors. Repairs typically run $100-$500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2021-2022 Toyota Venza Spontaneous Windshield Cracking and Chipping?
Windshield cracking is the single most common 2021-2022 Venza complaint category at NHTSA, with owners reporting cracks that appear with little or no impact, micro-fracturing/pitting, or a tiny rock strike rapidly spreading into a full crack, sometimes under 10,000 miles. A class… Severity: medium.
What is the 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Valve Cover Gasket Oil Leak?
The first-generation Venza (2009-2015) develops valve cover gasket oil leaks, particularly the V6 3.5L models. Oil seeps from the valve cover gasket onto the exhaust manifold, creating a burning oil smell. The leak progresses over time and can foul spark plug tubes, causing misfi… Repairs typically run $200-$600. Severity: medium.
What is the 2021-2024 Toyota Venza Star Gaze Fixed Panoramic Roof Spontaneous Cracking and Burn/Spark Marks?
On Limited-trim 2021-2024 Venzas equipped with the optional 'Star Gaze' fixed electrochromic panoramic glass roof, owners report spontaneous cracking (often spreading from a small chip, sometimes ~12 inches within 24 hours) plus burn/scorch marks and sparking near the photochromi… Severity: medium.
What is the 2021-2025 Toyota Venza Exhaust Heat Shield Rattle?
The second-generation Venza (2021+) hybrid develops an annoying rattle from loose exhaust heat shields, typically heard at idle and low-speed driving. The shields are spot-welded to the exhaust components and the welds fatigue over time. Since the hybrid system frequently shuts o… Repairs typically run $20-$200. Severity: low.
What is the 2021-2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid Fuel Tank Underfills and Inaccurate Fuel Gauge?
Like the RAV4 Hybrid, the Venza hybrid's reshaped fuel tank often cannot be filled to the advertised ~14.5-gallon capacity, frequently accepting only ~11-11.5 gallons even when the gauge reads near empty. This produces inaccurate distance-to-empty readings (e.g., showing 420 mile… Severity: low.
What is the 2021-2022 Toyota Venza Infotainment Reboots / Goes Blank (TSB T-SB-0055-22)?
On 2021-2022 Venzas with the 12.3-inch Premium Audio touchscreen, the display freezes shortly after startup or shuts off and goes black, returning only after pressing the power button. Toyota TSB T-SB-0055-22 traces this abnormal screen behavior to a faulty Integration Control Mo… Severity: low.
