2023 Toyota Venza problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Venza, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (8 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Toyota Venza vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 20% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 15% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Vehicle has an open safety recall (25TD01) for rear traction motor cable corrosion. Corwin Toyota in Boulder, CO was notified in January and failed to order the part. Came in April 14 for the scheduled repair and was told the part was never ordered. It is now May 24 and the recall has still not been completed despite…”
Power Train · filed May 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while reversing up a steep driveway to enter a roadway, the vehicle reached the top of the incline. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into Drive to complete the turn, but the vehicle would not allow the gear engagement. Consequently, the vehicle…”
Equipment · filed Apr 13, 2026
“The entertainment screen keeps going on and off. The radio will not stay on! I brought it to the Toyota dealer and told them the problem and that I saw on the internet a recall for this problem. He checked the vin number and said it was not mine. He also if it’s the screen that will be expensive to replace as my car…”
Electrical System · filed Mar 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
52 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Venza. The 10 most recent:
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TJ01 Second Key Delivery Program Multiple Models and Model Years
23TJ01P5_TI_Publ · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 21, 2024
RL: The supply of Smart Keys available for Toyota vehicles has been temporarily limited to one (1) on select models since October 2022 due to global semiconductor shortages impacting certain microchips. Affected…
23TJ01P5_RL_Publ · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 21, 2024
DP: The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one…
23TJ01_P5_Dealer · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 21, 2024
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 5, 2024
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 3, 2024
Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2024
Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Toyota Venza has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Toyota Venza?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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