2012 Toyota Venza Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Toyota Venza has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).

4Recalls
25Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 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.

Air Bags; Electrical System; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Recall 13V442Oct 17, 2013802,769 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

Most common 2012 Toyota Venza problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags9
Unknown Or Other6
Visibility/Wiper6
Structure5
Visibility1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Seat Belts1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2025-08-31, Steering
On Dec. 17, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m.,I was driving my Toyota Venza on the highway under normal when the STEERING KNUCKLE suddenly fractured. This unexpected failure caused the vehicle to lose steering control, leading to a serious traffic accident. I inspected that part and found that the STEERIN KNUCKLE had broken abnormally, as the break showed no signs of any impact.
2022-01-03, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the airbags warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer advised the contact that the recalls repair had been completed; however, upon picking up the vehicle, the contact noticed that the airbags warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The dealer advised the contact that they would need to remove the driver’s and passenger’s side front door panels, and the carpet to repair the
2021-11-10, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2021-06-15, Air Bags
The contact owned a 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle traveling in front of them came to an abrupt stop. In an effort to avoid the vehicle, the contact's husband jumped a curb and hit a light post. The front driver and passenger airbags deployed upon impact; however, the side curtain airbags failed to deploy. The authorities arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. Both the contact and her husband were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact's husband was treated for soreness and bruising to his chest and back. The contact had trouble breathing upon arrival and was given oxygen. She was then transferred to ano
2021-06-08, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

2012 Toyota Venza questions

Does the 2012 Toyota Venza have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota Venza: Side and curtain airbags may fail to deploy; Air Bags; Electrical System; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner; 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 2012 Toyota Venza?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Unknown Or Other (6), Visibility/Wiper (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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