The most-reported Venza run is JTEAAAAH6MJ (2021 builds) with 25 complaints, 8.9× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 19% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 15.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for Venza model years 2009–2015.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Venza has 240 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every Venza complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTEAAAAH6MJ•••••• | 2021 | 1 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH8MJ•••••• | 2021 | 3 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH2MJ•••••• | 2021 | 1 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH4MJ•••••• | 2021 | 2 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH5MJ•••••• | 2021 | 2 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH3MJ•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| JTEAAAAH0MJ•••••• | 2021 | 3 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH1MJ•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| JTEAAAAH9MJ•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| JTEAAAAHXMJ•••••• | 2021 | 1 | — | |
| JTEAAAAH7MJ•••••• | 2021 | 1 | — | |
| 4T3ZE11A29U•••••• | 2009 | — | — |
Each of the other 228 Venza runs has 9 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 126 Venza VINs so far, most often 2009, 2021, 2024 builds; 18 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Toyota Venza the gap between build years is 11.6×: a 2021 car draws 15.1 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 19 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 40 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 181 | 12 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 28 | 21 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 29 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 56 | 35 | 13 | |
| 2012 | 24 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2011 | 55 | 28 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 71 | 37 | 8 | |
| 2009 | 148 | 42 | 15 |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 15.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.3. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 19% of everything Toyota Venza owners report: Unknown Or Other, 122 of 673 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 34 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | — | |
| Air Bags | 29 | — | |
| Structure | 5 | — | |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Toyota Venza; the 6 below cover build years 2009 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 21V257000 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain | 2009–2015 |
| 13V014000 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive | 2009–2013 |
| 13V123000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2010–2013 |
| 14V743000 | Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler | 2009–2011 |
| 12V091000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2009–2011 |
| 13V442000 | Electrical System | 2012–2013 |
21V257000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2009: 12 years on the road before the recall.
The Venza against its rivals
The Venza draws 2.8 complaints per production run; the Ford Edge 8. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Venza | 673 | 240 | 14.1% | |
| Ford Edge | 13,020 | 1,634 | 2.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 673 reports on the Toyota Venza, 14.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Toyota Venza | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 673 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 95 (14.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 8 (1.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 70 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 143% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota Venza share of that is 673 complaints over 240 runs, 0.06% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota Venza VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 673 NHTSA complaints from 240 Venza runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Venza production run has the most complaints?
JTEAAAAH6MJ, a 2021 build, with 25 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Venza run has 2.8.
Which Venza years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2021 is heaviest at 15.1 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.3.
Does the Venza get more complaints than the Ford Edge?
No: 2.8 complaints per production run for the Venza against 8 for the Ford Edge.
How many Venza complaints involve a crash?
14.1% of 673 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 8 involved a fire.
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