2012 Toyota Venza Airbags Problems
9 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Airbags Recalls (2)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owner Complaints (9)
Your airbag warning light came on, and you brought your Venza to the dealer for a recall repair. After the dealer said the recall was complete, the warning light was still on. The dealer told you they'd need to remove the front door panels and carpet to fully fix it, and said you'd have to pay for that additional work. You declined the repair, so your airbag system remains unrepaired. The fix would likely involve replacing or rewiring components in the airbag control system, possibly including door panel and carpet removal for access.
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Your 2012 Toyota Venza's side curtain airbags failed to deploy during a crash at 15 mph, while the front airbags deployed as expected. You and your husband sustained serious injuries—including a broken sternum, fractured back, and chest injuries—that may have been prevented if all airbags had deployed properly. This issue is covered under a safety recall, and the airbag system will need to be inspected and replaced to restore full protective function.
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Your passenger-side airbag warning light stays on even when an adult is sitting in the seat with the car parked or driving normally. This means the airbag system may not deploy properly if you're in an accident. There's a known recall for this issue, but it doesn't appear in the system under your vehicle's identification number. The fix will likely involve a software update or replacement of the airbag sensor to correctly detect passenger presence.
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Your airbags failed to deploy when your car was hit by a truck at high speed while you were driving. You were struck on the driver's side front wheel and your car was dragged after the wheels got stuck. The airbag system may need to be inspected and replaced to ensure proper deployment in future impacts.
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Your driver's side airbag deployed during a crash at 20 mph and burst open with black smoke and fragments, causing severe leg injuries. An independent examiner determined the airbag failure was caused by water damage. The airbag system may need inspection for water intrusion and the airbag unit itself may need replacement.
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Your 2012 Toyota Venza was subject to a recall for airbag issues (Campaign 21V257000), but the replacement parts needed to fix it weren't available at the time. You felt the manufacturer took longer than reasonable to supply the necessary parts for the repair.
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Your 2012 Toyota Venza is subject to a recall for the airbag system, but the replacement part needed for the repair is currently unavailable from the dealer. You've been waiting for the part longer than expected, and Toyota has been notified of the delay. Your airbags have not failed, but you'll need to return to the dealer once the part becomes available.
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NO INCIDENT, JUST A SAFETY QUESTION. I PURCHASED THIS 2012 VENZA A FEW DAYS AGO AND WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THAT THE FRONTAL PASSENGER CRASH TEST WAS 2 STARS (OUT OF 5). FOR 2013 IT WAS 4 STARS FOR THE SAME TEST. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS CAR (VIN NUMBER) WAS MADE BEFORE OR AFTER TOYOTA MADE SAFETY MODIFICATIONS THAT LED TO THE 4 STAR FRONTAL PASSENGER RATING. TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT HELPFUL AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING NHTSA. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR ME AS I CARRY MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THIS CAR AND IF THERE IS A SAFETY CONCERN IT WILL HAVE TO BE RETURNED. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. PS - I SENT THIS NOTE YESTERDAY BUT INCLUDED THE WRONG VIN. THE VIN ENTERED ABOVE IS NOW CORRECT. *TR
MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, PUSHING CAR INTO CONCRETE BARRIER, DID A 360 AND BOUNCED BACK TO OTHER CONCRETE BARRIER. PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT OPEN. DRIVERS AIR BAG OPENED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. NO OTHER AIR BAGS OPENED. *TR