Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2010 Toyota Venza — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2023 to Dec 2010
The most reported issue is vehicle speed control problems (10 complaints). 10 complaints involved crashes. 3 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (9)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V257000
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.
Risk: Damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air bags on the driver side and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side front door wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TB01/21TA01.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V743000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V396000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V091000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION, OR THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk: INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V014000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V123000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V023000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V036000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V035000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 78)
Engine →3 issues
While driving, you might hear a ticking noise and see a check engine warning light appear on your dashboard. You could then notice a large puddle of oil underneath your vehicle, indicating that the oil cooler hoses have failed and are leaking oil. The fix involves replacing the oil cooler hoses to stop the leak and prevent engine damage.
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Your engine oil cooler pipe is leaking, and you're hearing knocking or rattling noises at startup, which your service invoice indicates may be related to camshaft timing issues in the VVT gear assembly. Your check engine light is on, and diagnostic codes point to internal electrical failures in the rear oxygen sensor and air-fuel sensor, as well as problems with the cam gears. Repair involves replacing the leaking oil cooler pipe, oxygen sensors, air-fuel sensor, and camshaft timing gear components.
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Your engine has a rubber oil passage cover that's positioned too close to engine heat, which can cause it to degrade over time. Toyota replaced this part with a metal version that better withstands the heat. The repair involves replacing the rubber oil passage component with a more heat-resistant metal alternative.
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Electrical System,seats →2 issues
Your driver's side heated seat caught fire and began smoking while your wife was driving. Although Toyota issued a recall for this exact problem, they're refusing to cover it because your vehicle was sold in Missouri rather than through Southeast Toyota Distributors, even though your car was manufactured at the same Georgetown plant. The dealership charged you $115.88 just to confirm the seat was damaged, and Toyota has declined to help after multiple contact attempts. Fixing this will likely require replacing the faulty heating element in the seat.
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Your driver's side heated seat is producing a burning smell, which could indicate an electrical problem that poses a potential fire risk. You've disabled the seat as a precaution and plan to have a dealer inspect it. The repair will likely involve testing the heated seat electrical system and potentially replacing the heating element or seat wiring.
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Electrical System →2 issues
While driving at 60 mph, your airbag warning light came on. On another occasion, your horn stopped working. A mechanic determined both problems were related to each other, but couldn't identify the root cause. The issues appeared around 93,000 miles. This will likely require diagnostic testing to find the electrical connection between the airbag system and horn circuit.
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Your car may stall and lose power when you turn the steering wheel in either direction, though it restarts normally after coasting to a stop. This issue persisted even after replacing the battery and battery cables. The problem appeared to occur around 100,000 miles.
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Unknown Or Other →2 issues
Your car's alarm system keeps going off repeatedly at any time of day or night, even when no one is near it or pressing the panic button. You have to constantly wake up and manually turn off the alarm to stop it. A mechanic has been unable to fix the problem and indicated it's a manufacturer issue with the alarm system itself.
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Your panoramic roof is leaking water inside the vehicle. This can lead to water damage in the interior if not addressed. The roof seals or drainage system may need inspection and repair to stop the leak.
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Service Brakes →1 issue
Your brakes haven't been working properly since you bought the car, which has made you feel unsafe and worried about accidents. You've been driving it despite this concern, but now want NHTSA to investigate the issue. A mechanic will need to inspect your braking system to diagnose what's causing the poor brake performance.
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Air Bags →1 issue
Your airbag warning light came on, and a dealer diagnosed that the clockspring harness (the part that connects your steering wheel to the airbag system) needed replacement. An independent mechanic confirmed the repair should be covered, but neither the dealer nor Toyota completed the fix. Until this is repaired, your airbags may not deploy properly in a crash.
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Electrical System,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your vehicle's entire electrical system shuts down when you make a harder stop, causing the engine to stall. This has happened multiple times while driving, which could be dangerous if it occurs in traffic. The problem likely involves a faulty electrical component that loses power under braking stress, and may require diagnosis of the battery, alternator, or electrical connections.
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Vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your accelerator pedal became stuck while driving through a car wash, causing your vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably and crash into a wall at approximately 15-20 feet of impact distance. The crash damaged your bumper, radiator, battery, and hood, though the full extent of internal damage couldn't be assessed because the hood wouldn't open. The airbags did not deploy during the collision. The cause of the accelerator sticking has not been determined.
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Electrical System,engine And Engine Cooling →1 issue
Your 2010 Toyota Venza wouldn't start when you tried to turn it on while parked. An independent mechanic found a fault code related to the engine control module (ECM) and also noticed an issue with your key fob. This starting problem happened multiple times. Replacing the engine control module and purge valve fixed the issue.
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Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your airbag warning light turns on whenever you open the driver's side door while the engine is running, or if you start the car with the door already open. The light indicates a problem with your airbag system that should be diagnosed by a technician to ensure your airbags will deploy properly in a crash.
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Unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper →1 issue
While driving on a local freeway in normal weather conditions (65 degrees and sunny), you heard a loud impact sound with no apparent cause. After stopping, you discovered your panoramic sunroof had spontaneously shattered, though the sunroof cover prevented glass from entering the passenger area. There were no prior warning signs, extreme weather, or any visible impact damage, but the remaining glass in the frame now bulges slightly upward.
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Seats →1 issue
While driving at 50-60 MPH, you noticed a burning smell coming from the driver's and passenger's heated seats, but no warning light appeared on your dashboard. An independent mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the issue. The heated seat system may need inspection for electrical faults or component failure.
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Electrical System,structure,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your panoramic sunroof is leaking water into the side pillar posts when it rains, which has caused your power window controls to short out. You've read reports from other owners who had to remove their moonroof themselves and apply sealant to fix the issue. The fix will likely involve resealing the sunroof or replacing weatherstripping to prevent water intrusion.
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Visibility →1 issue
Your Venza's roof is making loud cracking and popping sounds. This noise appears to be coming from the roof structure itself. A mechanic will need to inspect the roof panels and framework to identify whether it's caused by loose trim, panel separation, or structural issues.
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Steering,seats →1 issue
You hear a rattling noise coming from the steering column when you turn the wheel, especially on bumpy roads. Additionally, your driver's seat produces a burning smell when you use the seat heater. The issue likely involves loose components in the steering column and a potential problem with the seat heater element or wiring.
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