CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Toyota Venza has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (36 reports).
2009 Toyota Venza recalls
Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy
Wiring in the driver-side door of these Toyota Venzas can become damaged from regular use of the door.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2009 Toyota Venza problems
Problem areas named in the 173 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 |
| Seats | 20 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Visibility | 11 |
What owners report
1) Passenger airbag isnât measuring weight properly. Airbag safety message says airbag is off when seat is occupied. 2) Driverâs side seat heater is not working. The light registers that it is on, but itâs not. 3) Other I cannot describe
I just bought this car and discovered that the steering system is actually unsafe; the vehicle makes noises and vibrates at the steering column.
1) Brakes consistently 'softer' than normal. Sometimes require pumping the pedal to stop at all. Can be difficult to start car, brake pedal may not move at all to get starter button to light up. **Every time after sitting over night, when the car starts the pedal 'mushes' to the floor. It must be pumped to get any resistance. 2) Lack of reliable brakes poses real safety risk for everyone. I just had incident where I had difficulty stopping, nearly in accident. 3) One mechanic experienced lack of brakes when driving it, had to pump pedal to stop. 4) Multiple independent auto repair shops as well as local Toyota Dealer service have charged me thousands to repair, without success. 5) 6/27/23 w
While driving, the computer seemed to short out, going blank on the cars display, and all guages failed. The car kpet driving, but I lost power steering and brakes. It was difficult to control the car while getting to the side of the road. Once there, I turned the car off to see if things would reset. It would not. The car would not recognize that I had my foot on the brake to start the car. I eventually needed a tow, which was a stupid problem to have. the car was driveable, should be driveable, its the computer telling the car theres a problem when there isnt one. Once at the car shop the car started fine but failed to start again the next day. Now its not doing that behavior and the shop
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 many owners of this vehicle have experienced. It seems to me this should be a safety hazard. Thank You [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2009 Toyota Venza questions
Does the 2009 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2009 Toyota Venza: Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy; Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Venza?
Based on 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (36), Seats (20), Electrical System (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Toyota Venza has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.