2013 Toyota Venza Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Venza.

20122014
Complaints
85
per 10K Sold
23.7
US Sales
35,846
Crashes
22
Fires
0
Injuries
25
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2013 Toyota Venza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:68,850 mi
Crash-related:3
#210 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:41,835 mi
Crash-related:6
#38 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:96,793 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Venza.

Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
68,850
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
41,835
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
96,793
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,264
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
79,207
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
30,898
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
141,115
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Venza

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,092,569 vehicles.

21V257000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~279,040 affected

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.

13V442000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · Airbags · Electrical System
~802,769 affected

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.

13V123000Equipment:other:labels
~7,525 affected

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."

13V014000Seats · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~3,235 affected

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.

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2013 Toyota Venza — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Toyota Venza reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Toyota Venza has 85 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Venza?
Top reported problems: Airbags (12 complaints, avg 68,850 mi); Brakes (10 complaints, avg 41,835 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 96,793 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Toyota Venza?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,572 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Venza?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota Venza include 22 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,092,569 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Toyota Venza?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Venza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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