Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Toyota Venza Hybrid model year from 2021–2024 using 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 5 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Venza Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2023 and 2024.

4model years
276complaints
5recalls
—worst years
2023, 2024best years

Complaints by model year

2021202220232024188422125
Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Venza Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202425−18%3Collision AvoidanceAverage
202321−76%3Collision AvoidanceGood
202242—1Window & WiperLimited data
2021188—2Window & WiperLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Venza Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Toyota Venza Hybrid problems

  • 9334%
  • Other / not specified
    6524%
  • Lightsworst: 2021
    3011%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2021
    3011%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2021
    2710%
  • Brakesworst: 2021
    228%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2021
    207%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2021
    207%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2021
    176%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2021
    155%
  • Body & structureworst: 2021
    124%
  • Air bagsworst: 2021
    114%
  • Steeringworst: 2021
    62%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2021
    31%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2024
    31%
  • Suspensionworst: 2021
    21%
  • Seatsworst: 2021
    21%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2021
    10%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2023
    10%

Latest Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 25V-595 · Sep 11, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the…

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 24V-548 · Jul 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra…

Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software

NHTSA recall 22V-239 · Apr 13, 2022 · 458,110 vehicles

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights

NHTSA recall 22V-033 · Jan 26, 2022 · 41,544 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 Venza Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear turn signal LED lights, allowing condensation to form on the circuit board, and causing a short circuit.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear turn signal LED bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge.

All 5 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Toyota Venza Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Toyota Venza Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Toyota Venza Hybrid?

2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Venza Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Toyota Venza Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (93), lights (30) and electrical system (30). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 2021 model year.

How many recalls has the Toyota Venza Hybrid had?

5 recalls across 2021–2024. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.