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Toyota Venza
Model Overview
The Venza is Toyota’s in-between crossover model in more ways than one. It’s a mid-sizer that’s more stylish than the RAV4 and tidier than the Highlander, but it also fills the gap between Toyota’s mainstream offerings and its upscale Lexus brand. The Venza returned in 2021 after a five-year hiatus with a hybrid powertrain wrapped in one of the mid-size segment’s most striking shapes.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
10
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
10
Owner Reviews
Ballina
All around decent car
November 23, 2017
Standard
Overall Score
It has a very roomy, comfortable interior in the front and back, and a lot of cargo space, but the finishes could be a bit nicer. Decent fuel economy.
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2022-179
Recall date
2022-04-13
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RD6 (Toyota) / SRC RD7 (Lexus)
Units Affected:
41,084
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the vehicle stability control (VSC) system may not switch on when the ignition is restarted. This can happen if the driver manually turns off the VSC, depresses the brake pedal, and then turns off and restarts the vehicle while continuously depressing the brake pedal. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to be active each time that you start the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A stability control system that is switched off could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the skid control ECU software.
Recall number
2022-021
Recall date
2022-01-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RD3
Units Affected:
3,166
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear turn signal bulbs could short circuit. If this happens, the turn signals and hazard lights may dim or may not work properly.
Note: This problem can cause the turn signal indicator on the instrument panel to flash quickly.
Safety Risk:
Turn signals that do not work properly could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead intends to turn. Hazard lights that do not work properly could make the vehicle less visible. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace both rear turn signal bulbs. The dealer will also replace the rear turn signal lamp assemblies, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-723
Recall date
2021-11-24
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2
Units Affected:
51,373
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall number
2021-222
Recall date
2021-04-13
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RB9
Units Affected:
79,852
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the airbag sensor in the driver's door could be damaged over time. If this happens, the side airbag and curtain airbag on the driver's side may not work properly in a crash.
Note: This problem may cause the SRS warning lamp to turn on in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk:
Airbags that do not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver's door wire harness. It will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2017-363
Recall date
2017-07-20
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R47/R48
Units Affected:
39,189
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.
Recall number
2013-359
Recall date
2013-10-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC221
Units Affected:
44,041
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the air conditioning condenser drain hose were to become clogged, water could accumulate and leak onto the airbag control module. This could cause the airbag warning light to illuminate, and potentially result in an unintended deployment of the airbags. This could startle the driver and/or cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Water damage could also cause a loss of power steering assist, causing the vehicle to revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds, and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a protective shield and sealant.
Recall number
2012-091
Recall date
2012-03-07
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
159
Units Affected:
30,477
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, silicone grease may have come into contact with the stop lamp switch during vehicle assembly. If grease infiltrates the switch, instrument panel warning lamps could illuminate, a no start condition could result, or the shift lever may not shift from the PARK position. In some instances, the vehicle stop lamps could become inoperative. Failure of the stop lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch.
Recall number
2011-213
Recall date
2011-06-01
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC 147
Units Affected:
1
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain AWD vehicles, the right front driveshaft may not have received adequate heat treatment during the manufacturing process. As a result, the driveshaft could break. Failure of the right front driveshaft would result in a complete loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front driveshaft.
Recall number
2009-359
Recall date
2009-12-17
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
090
Units Affected:
20,827
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, if the specifically designed all weather floor mat for that vehicle is not secured by the retaining clip or placed on top of an existing floor mat, the mat could move forward and may interfere with the accelerator pedal. This situation could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will modify the accelerator pedal to address the risk of floor mat entrapment. Brake override feature will be added.
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