What are the most common Toyota Venza problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 420+ owner reports, the 2023 Toyota Venza has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Venza Instrument Panel May Start Up Without Speed or Brake/TPMS Telltales (Recall 25V595000), Hybrid System Inverter and 12V Battery Issues, Star Gaze Fixed Panoramic Roof Spontaneous Cracking and Burn/Spark Marks. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Toyota Venza reliable?
The 2023 Toyota Venza has 5 known issues documented across 420+ owner reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Venza Instrument Panel May Start Up Without Speed or Brake/TPMS Telltales (Recall 25V595000). 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 $20 to $500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
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 2021-2025 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 2021-2024 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.
