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2009 Toyota Venza Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 4.1× the fleet median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
172Complaints
8Recalls
18Crashes
3Fires
16Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (20.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Vehicle Speed Control36 · 20.9%RecalledRecall 10V023000
Electrical System18 · 10.5%not available
Seats17 · 9.9%RecalledRecall 14V743000 · Recall 16V396000
Service Brakes17 · 9.9%not available
Air Bags13 · 7.6%RecalledRecall 21V257000 · Recall 13V014000
Steering13 · 7.6%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.5%
Unspecified / other18 · 10.5%
SEATS17 · 9.9%
SERVICE BRAKES17 · 9.9%
AIR BAGS13 · 7.6%
STEERING13 · 7.6%
VISIBILITY/WIPER13 · 7.6%
POWER TRAIN10 · 5.8%
VISIBILITY9 · 5.2%

Percentages are the share of the 172 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Air Bags:side/window:curtain

NHTSA campaign 21V257000 · 2021 · reported 04/13/2021

Damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air bags on the driver side and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 14V743000 · 2014 · reported 11/19/2014

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · 2016 · reported 06/02/2016

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 12V091000 · 2012 · reported 03/07/2012

INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · 2013 · reported 01/16/2013

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V036000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 10V035000 · 2010 · reported 02/03/2010

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 10V023000 · 2010 · reported 01/27/2010

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“NOTICED THE CAR ACCELERATING A LITTLE BIT,NOTHING LIKE A THROTTLE STUCK OR ANYTHING BUT JUST ACCELERATING A BIT MORE THAN I THINK,CURIOUS TO KNOW IF…”NHTSA complaint 10782376 — filed 10/15/2015 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“ON JANUARY 8TH,2015 I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE. AN INTERNET CHECK REVEALED THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REF…”NHTSA complaint 10682823 — filed 02/11/2015 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“VCS, BRAKES, ABS LIGHTS ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME AFTER HEAVY RAIN. WENT AWAY, CAME BACK A COUPLE OF TIMES AND NOW IS ON…”NHTSA complaint 10660041 — filed 11/21/2014 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Venza?

Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 172 NHTSA complaints (20.9%), followed by electrical system (18), unspecified/other issues (18), seats (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2009 Toyota Venza have?

172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2009 Toyota Venza have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V257000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2009 Toyota Venza's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.