KnownCarProblems2010 Toyota Venza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota Venza, most often about the electrical (19% of complaints, typically around 93,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Venza model year since 2000 and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2010 Toyota Venza problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the horn failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failures…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while making a turn in either direction, the vehicle would lose motive power and stall. After coasting to a complete stop, the vehicle was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. The battery and battery cables were replaced however, the failure…
Speed control
14 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact leased a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving up a hill and attempting to brake, the vehicle continued to idle. She shifted into neutral and then park but the vehicle continued to idle. She had to press the smart button to turn off the vehicle; even after turning the vehicle off, it took…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact was driving 35 MPH and attempting to pass another vehicle when her vehicle abnormally accelerated up to 55 MPH. The contact attempted to brake but to no avail. She continued to apply abrupt pressure to the brakes as he maneuvered the vehicle from crashing. The contact…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 14%Upon startup and in movement, warning dash lights come on. Indicating check engine and traction control, simultaneously and remain on. Return to authorized dealer, diagnostic complete. 02 sensor bank 1&2 corrected. Problem has returned.
I am having sleepless nights and so are my neighbors and it is very annoying for my co-workers and the maintenance personnel in our parking garage of 1000 plus cars, to have to deal with my Toyota Venza 2010's alarm system to keep going off even when no one has touched the panic button or alarm. There is no breeze…
Seats
10 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
There is a rattle in the steering column when turning it on uneven roads. Also, the drivers seat smells like it's burning when the seat heater is on.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. When the heating system on the front driver seat was activated, the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heating element had a short, which caused the heating system to fail. The seat heater assembly needed to…
Brakes
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to move forward. In addition, while the brake pedal was applied firmly the vehicle the crashed into another vehicle. No one was injured. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the brakes failed. The brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floorboard with the illumination of the brake warning lamp. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was a problem with the pedal and the sensor…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I was driving at about 45 MPH and windshield just cracked without anything being thrown at or any rock and debris hit. It is a about 4 feet crack. Many glass experts agree that it is a material defect. Talked to Toyota delear and their position is it casued due to rock/debris hit.
On my 2010 Toyota Venza, my wife injured her hand when she was closing the tailgate and the power motor which pull the tailgate shut trapped her hand under pressure between the tailgate and the floor of the car. She needed me to release the tailgate to free her hand. Pressure injury to hand.
Transmission
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Our 2010 Venza has 80k miles on it (powertrain warranty is 60k). After hearing a "whirring" noise from the rear of our vehicle, we had it inspected. There is a leak of fluid from the left axle seal where it meets the rear differential. The differential was opened and had adequate fluid but the fluid had metal…
94,000 miles AWD Venza with rear differential transaxle leak. Vent on the axle meant to release pressure when oil heats up, clogs with debris and fail. Since the system can not vent, it ruins the seals and coupling. Dealer estimate of $3,000 to repair. This is a major design flaw and would expect more from Toyota.
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
I was the driver in a rear-end collision. I rear-ended a car going approx. 20-25 miles per hour and neither the passenger or drivers air bag deployed the car I struck was not moving.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was forced into a cement pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The driver sustained…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Toyota Venza recalls
Air bags: 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 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
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.
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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.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
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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."
Seats
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
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 âparkâ position, or the vehicleâs brake lights could become inoperative.
Equipment: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Speed control: accelerator pedal
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 availabl
Full defect summary
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).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Toyota Venza
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Venza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); speed control (14 complaints, typically around 10,500 miles); other or unspecified (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Venza have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 13, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Toyota Venza?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Venza model year since 2000, with 79 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.