The Lemon Index
202220242nd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 Toyota Venza hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
21 owner complaints, first 3 years 39 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
Only 6 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V744000 (back over prevention), 25V595000 (electrical) and 24V548000 (equipment) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Toyota sent dealers 145 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Toyota's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 21 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 15K miles (0K to 24K km) on the car (6 of all 21 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 15.4M views · 2021–2024 Toyota Venza
- Infotainment, battery & electrical84K views
2021 Toyota Venza Limited - CarTech Infotainment How ToTwo Guys and a Ride · 84K views - Heat, A/C & blend door51K views
Toyota Venza Cabin Air Filter Replacement ( 2021 2022 )Undercar Experts · 31K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service32K views
Oil Change: 2021 Toyota VenzaAdrian Navarrette · 26K views · 2 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring28K views
How to reset a maintenance light on a 2021 toyota venzaPonyo Tran · 28K views
Before you buy, watch
2022 Toyota Venza VS Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Which Hybrid SUV Should You Buy?Car Help Corner · 153K views
2023 Toyota Venza VS Lexus NX 350h || Which Hybrid SUV Should You Buy?Car Help Corner · 146K views
2021 Toyota Venza Review! | MotorTrend Buyer's GuideMotorTrend Channel · 27K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2023 is the same generation.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 145 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery
- The Data Communication Module (DCM), which supports Toyota Connected Services in your vehicle,…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Electrical · recall issued 2025
Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
- Equipment · recall issued 2024
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota VENZA HYBRID SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,550 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
Every Toyota Venza year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 11 Toyota Venza years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2023 Toyota Venza reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn a bit over half as many complaints as the average car per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 59; 100 is average). The Toyota Venza year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2012.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Venza problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (33%), electrical (19%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Venza have?
3 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Venza get?
39 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Toyota Venza safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Toyota Venza have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Venza cost in fuel a year?
About $1,550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Toyota Venza have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Toyota Venza year is better than the 2023?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2012 drew the fewest (less than a sixth as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works