Last updated: 2026-10-10
Toyota Venza Reliability by Year
Toyota Venza reliability is well above average for midsize SUVs, with low repair costs and few complaints across the 2021 to 2024 model years.
Toyota Venza Reliability Overview
Used Venza buyers get a dependable midsize SUV with repair costs below the class average. Every model year from 2021 to 2024 rates good or excellent, so none is one to skip. The two complaint areas worth knowing about are a fuel tank that takes less than its rated 14.5 gallons and low beams that cast dark shadows.
Current generation: 2nd gen (2021–2024), facelifted 2023, 2024.
Best & Worst Toyota Venza Years
Best Toyota Venza Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2024 is the site's pick because it has been on the road two years and has no owner complaints on file, while 2021 has seven and a recall. Low counts partly reflect time, and 2024 has two recalls in federal records, so confirm the work was done. The 2021 fuel and lighting complaints do not appear for 2024.
Toyota Venza Years to Avoid
No Toyota Venza years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 79 and 80 across 4 scored model years.
Toyota Venza Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Venza reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 80/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 80/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2024 Toyota Venza
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Rated excellent like the 2023, with no owner complaints so far and two recalls in the back over prevention and equipment areas.
2023 Toyota Venza
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Excellent standing with no owner complaints, but two recalls on file, covering back over prevention and equipment.
2022 Toyota Venza
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Best-rated Venza year in our scoring, with no recalls, just two owner complaints, and a 5-star federal crash rating.
2021 Toyota Venza
1 recalls · 7 complaints
Weakest of four scored Venza years, yet still well above average for 2021 SUVs, with headlight shadow and short-fill fuel tank complaints and one lighting recall.
Found Your Toyota Venza? Check Its History
Vehicle speed control (1) problems come up most in Toyota Venza owner complaints, and 5 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Toyota Venza Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$444
Repair Frequency
0.5/yr
Major Repair Risk
10%
$129 below the midsize SUVs average of $573/yr.
Ranked #3 of 26 among midsize SUVs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Toyota Venza?
- The 2024 is the site's pick among years that have been on the road at least two years. It has no owner complaints on file. The 2022 is also a strong choice, with excellent reliability, no recalls, and only two complaints.
- Is the Toyota Venza reliable long term?
- The Venza rates good overall and well above average among SUVs, but the data covers only the 2021 to 2024 model years. That is too short a record to say how it ages past several years. So far, complaints are few.
- What are the most common problems with the Toyota Venza?
- Two areas lead, with two complaints each. Low beam headlights throw dark shadows into the top of the lit area. Separately, the fuel tank takes less than its rated capacity and the gauge gives misleading readings. Neither complaint gives a mileage.
- How much does it cost to repair a Toyota Venza?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $444. That is below the $573 average for midsize SUVs. Low complaint numbers on the site point the same way, though newer cars have had less time to need repairs.
- Why does my Venza take less fuel than its tank size?
- Owners report the pump clicking off early and the gauge staying put after fueling. One says the car takes about 11 gallons when the gauge reads empty. A dealer confirmed the low fill but called it normal, citing a reserve. Expect less real-world range than rated.
How we score the Toyota Venza
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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