repaired · 2023 Q3
Side/window: curtain
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…
2013 Toyota VenzaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2013 Toyota Venza, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-257 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Toyota Venza has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
10Structure5 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Steering2 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Seats
1110 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 6 |
| Structure | 10 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 Toyota Venza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Air bags
Risk. A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Venza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Venza median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Toyota Venza safety ratings
2013 Toyota Venza SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Venza owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Potential Safety Issue - 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Models Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), I am writing to formally report a potential safety concern related to the 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Models. The issue pertains to a discernible…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Venza. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the passenger’s side seat belt warning light remained illuminated with a passenger in the seat. The contact stated that the driver’s…
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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