The 2009 Toyota Venza has 4 recalls, the most serious being a floor mat that can slide forward and jam the accelerator pedal, preventing the driver from reducing engine power and raising the risk of a crash.
Certain vehicles equipped with aftermarket heated seats have a copper heating element that can short circuit if the wiring is damaged, creating a fire risk inside the cabin. On the airbag side, wiring routed through the driver-side door can wear down with regular door use, causing the driver-side side and curtain airbags to fail to deploy in a crash. The airbag warning light on the dashboard may come on as an early sign of this wiring problem.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for the airbag sensor in the driver's door can deteriorate over time, which may prevent the driver's side airbags from deploying correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the driver's door wiring and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The airbag system wiring in the driver-side door can become damaged from normal door use over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver-side door wiring and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The all-weather floor mat can slide forward and jam against the accelerator pedal if not secured by its retaining clip or if placed over another mat, potentially causing unintended acceleration.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and add a brake override feature to prevent floor mat entrapment from causing acceleration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
