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2021 Toyota Venza Cruise Control Problems

4 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
May 2024Oct 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2025

While attempting to park, you lifted your foot off the accelerator to apply the brakes, but your vehicle suddenly surged forward rapidly instead of slowing down. You had to slam on the brakes hard to avoid hitting the car ahead of you, stopping within 18 inches. You're concerned that the emergency braking system may have failed to prevent the surge.

NHTSA #: 11694412
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2024

Seems like, This is common problems for all the Toyota Venza Car. After stopping at redlight, If we push the accelerator, It doesn't have a pickup speed as mentioned 7.1 sec from 0-60 miles. If, car is take on the 45/55 mile from the local road, it may hit by back side of the car. This is really concerning. Working with the dealer to solve the issue.

NHTSA #: 11593834
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2024

Intermittently my 2021 Toyota Venza will not accelerate. It feels like it loses power and will not accelerate. It started in March and has progressively gotten worse. It happens from a stop and from rolling acceleration. Toyota dealer Fred Haas Toyota said "they cannot duplicate the problem" even though I told them to go look online since this seems to be an ongoing problem. I do not feel safe in this vehicle since I cannot depend on it accelerating when I engage the fuel pedal.

NHTSA #: 11589614
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jul 2022

as I attempted to turn left in the parking lot of a strip mall with several restaurants, my engine suddenly revved and accelerated and despite pumping the brakes several times I could not slow it down or stop it. As a result I slammed into a concrete berm, kept going and crashed through the glass doors of a coffee shop/restaurant, continued on and the car did not stop until it hit a metal counter. Fortunately I was not hurt, nor did I kill anyone, although I was told two workers went to the hospital with bruises and lacerations on their legs. Since I was unable to stop the car, not only was my life at risk, but anyone who crossed my path or who was in the coffee shop could have been crushed. The police came, made a report and had my car towed to their impound lot. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center as of yet. . My insurer will have the car towed to a preferred repairer and they will inspect the car to determine whether it's repairable. I have asked them to check what made the car suddenly accelerate. I was informed at the police lot that they expect the car will be towed and inspected on Monday, 7/18/22. The accident occurred on 7/14/22. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative or others. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA #: 11474269

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