2013 Toyota Venza problems and complaints
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Venza. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (12), Electrical System (10), Structure (10).
Key takeaways
- 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 17% |
| Structure | 10 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 12% |
| Engine | 7 | 12% |
| Steering | 6 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% |
| Seats | 2 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Venza SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Toyota Venza SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-04-19
Upon approaching my vehicle and unlocking it, the drivers side mirror courtesy light wire caught on fire and started smoking. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk because had I not been there my entire car could have caught on fire as well as any thing or anyone around or in my vehicle. No one has inspect...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2025-12-12
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure descr...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-11-15
When the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) light comes on, it also cuts power to the engine even when the car is moving at full highway speed. This can pose a great danger when crossing bridges or anytime while driving the vehicle in traffic.
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More for the 2013 Toyota Venza
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.