2009 Toyota Venza seats problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2009 Toyota Venza — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) Passenger airbag isn’t measuring weight properly. Airbag safety message says airbag is off when seat is occupied. 2) Driver’s side seat heater is not working. The light registers that it is on, but it’s not. 3) Other I cannot describe”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“Hello, I issue this complaint because my 2009 Venza interior started smelling like smoke. It went on for a bit thinking it may be something outside the vehicle. I then realized the smell was coming from the seat I was sitting on. I've read online about this problem and its seems this is a problem…”
filed Nov 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressedCampaign 16V396000 · Jun 2, 2016
- Affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the…Campaign 14V743000 · Nov 19, 2014
Seats problems in other Venza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Venza | 4 | 15% |
| 2013 Venza | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Venza | 8 | 14% |
| 2010 Venza | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Toyota Venza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.