This page covers 1 recall, 25 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Toyota Venza.
21–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.2 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2012 Toyota Venza, airbag-related complaints make up the largest share of what owners report. The most common pattern involves the airbag warning light illuminating during normal driving or at startup, often without any obvious trigger. A separate cluster of reports describes curtain or side airbags failing to deploy during low-speed impacts where owners expected them to activate. Structure complaints come in second, with a notable report of a steering knuckle fracturing during highway driving without any prior impact, resulting in a loss of steering control, though that appears to be an isolated report rather than a recurring pattern. Visibility and wiper issues account for the third-most-reported category, though the complaint volume there is relatively small. The airbag warning light illuminating unprompted is the most consistently described symptom across multiple owners.
25
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
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.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
