Last updated: 2026-10-10

Toyota Venza

Toyota Venza Years to Avoid

4 scored model years (2021–2024) · model average 80/100

No Venza model year is one to avoid. Ratings differ only slightly, with 2021 drawing the most owner complaints and both 2023 and 2024 carrying two recalls. The 2024 is the year to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 80/100
Model average
80/100
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What Are Common Toyota Venza Problems?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

Most reported in 2021

2021: Low beam headlights throw dark shadows into the top of the lit area on both sides.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Most reported in 2021

2021: The tank takes less fuel than its rated 14.5 gallons, and the fuel gauge gives misleading readings.

Best Toyota Venza Year to Buy Instead

80
ExcellentReliability score: 80 out of 100, rated Excellent

2024 Toyota Venza

The 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.

Score: 80/100 (Excellent)2 recalls0 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Toyota Venza has 2 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Toyota Venza years should I avoid?
None. The site's analysis finds no year well below the model's own average. Every year from 2021 to 2024 rates good or excellent. The differences are small, so condition, service history, and open recalls matter more than picking a particular year.
Is the 2021 Toyota Venza a bad year?
No, the 2021 rates good, though it is the weakest of the four. It has seven owner complaints and one recall. Exterior lighting and the fuel system each drew two complaints. Check the headlights and fuel gauge behavior on a test drive.
Does the 2024 Toyota Venza have recalls?
Yes, federal recall records list two for the 2024. The data here does not describe what they cover. Run the VIN through the federal recall lookup or ask a dealer to confirm that any open recall work has been completed.
Which Toyota Venza years are the most reliable?
The 2022 and 2023 are the highest-rated years, and 2024 also rates excellent. The 2022 has no recalls and two complaints. The 2023 has none on file, but it has had less time to collect them.
Which Toyota Venza years have transmission problems?
None show up. Owner complaints for the Venza center on exterior lighting and the fuel system, and the data lists no transmission complaints for any year. Still, have a mechanic inspect any used car before you buy.

How we score every Toyota Venza model year

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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