2010 Toyota Venza Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Toyota Venza has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).

9Recalls
79Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 Toyota Venza recalls

Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy

Recall 21V257Apr 13, 2021279,040 vehicles affected

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

Recall 16V396Jun 2, 20167,749 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.

Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler

Recall 14V743Nov 19, 20143,233 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 13V123Apr 9, 20137,525 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats

Recall 13V014Jan 16, 20133,235 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 12V091Mar 7, 2012186,798 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 10V035Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 10V036Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Recall 10V023Jan 27, 20101,126,915 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Toyota Venza problems

Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System15
Vehicle Speed Control14
Unknown Or Other11
Seats10
Structure8
Power Train6
Air Bags5
Service Brakes5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Steering4

What owners report

2026-04-15, Unknown Or Other
while driving, the sunroof made a loud explosion and shattered everywhere.
2025-10-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, an independent mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved a fault code related to the ECM. The mechanic also informed the contact to call a locksmith regarding the key fob. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The engine control module and the purge valve were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure
2025-09-02, Electrical System
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 were related. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
2024-07-08, Air Bags
When I open the driver's side when car running, the check SRS airbag system warning light comes on. It also comes on if I start car with door open.
2024-07-03, Engine
The contact submitted the complaint on behalf of her friend. The contact stated that while the contact's friend was driving, the friend heard a ticking noise and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's friend drove the vehicle to the intended destination. The contact's friend exited the vehicle and noticed a large amount of oil on the ground that had leaked from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed oil cooler hoses. The contact's friend was informed that the oil cooler hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. In addition, the c

2010 Toyota Venza questions

Does the 2010 Toyota Venza have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2010 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; Equipment:Other:Labels; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Venza?

Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Vehicle Speed Control (14), Unknown Or Other (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 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.

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