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This 2022 Toyota Venza has 39 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Visibility/Wiper.
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2022 Toyota Venza Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2022 Toyota Venza.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Toyota Venza has 39 owner complaints, 6 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Visibility/Wiper. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Venza
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 39
- Crash-related complaints
- 6
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Visibility/Wiper
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 39
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 40 / 37
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
Common problems
Most common 2022 Toyota Venza problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Visibility/Wiper
Uncategorized Issues
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Complaint patterns center on Visibility/Wiper, Uncategorized Issues, Headlight/Taillight Failures. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2022 Toyota Venza?
This TOYOTA VENZA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2022 Toyota Venza
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
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- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The TOYOTA VENZA has 39 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. 6 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 39 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 1 federal recall campaign
- 6 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2022 Toyota Venza complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Venza. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Venza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Parked car sitting untouched, came out in the morning to a 2 foot wide spiderweb crack across the whole windshield. Saw through research that this is a common issue with Toyota Venzas of this year. TOYOTA refused to help or assist with this issue even though there was no impact a…
Seems to be an issue with the rear hatch and the locking system. Without any recent rain or snow the locking system will get frozen and not close correctly or open correctly. We though the hatch was closed but it popped open while backing up. We had taken the car to the dealers…
On 29 Nov 2025 while braking at low speed (<10 mph) to park, my 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid suddenly lunged forward despite firm brake pedal application and no accelerator input. The vehicle accelerated on its own and struck a stationary pole causing front-end damage.
When I am at a stop, and the traffic opens for me to go, or the light turns green, I press on the accelerator and nothing happens. The car just rolls forward under no power or it just stays still. About 5 seconds after I'm slamming the gas pedal to get me out the lane of oncoming…
2022 Toyota Venza TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. On 11/8/2025 brakes did not engage while exiting a major highway. While the brake pedal was pushed to come to a complete stop at the stop light, vehicle did not stop, nor the braking system worked at all. The driver was left with two options…
While attempting to cross a busy street, I picked an opening in the coming traffic to cross, released the brake to allow the car to start rolling slowing, but when I pressed the accelerator , I got no response from the car and no acceleration at all for about 3 seconds. Leaving m…
The left head light has failed. As a result, these are the functionality issues I am experiencing: 1. Loss of power to power mirrors. This causes issues because the mirrors do not retract, and have to be manually adjusted before each drive session. They have folded in while drivi…
On 1/1/25 around 5PM when it was getting dark, I was driving in my 2022 Toyota Venza LE on the highway in the rain when all of a sudden my left headlight off, windshield wipers stopped working and experienced a host of other electrical issues - engine temp doesn't read, apple ca…
We own a 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid and are having problems with it "lunging forward" when applying the brake. This has happened multiply times. The first is when I was pulling very slowly into the garage because the car just fits through the door having only inches to spare on eit…
At approximately [XXX] on Friday, [XXX], my wife was slowly pulling into a stripped parking place at Museum Hill's lower paved paved lot on [XXX], in Santa Fe, NM that has three levels when the car suddenly bolted up and over the concrete curb and up a short hill where it faced …
The front windshield developed a thin, foot-long crack at the bottom base of the windshield during the onset of the cold weather this winter. This issue inhibits visibility and compromises the integrity of the windshield. Message boards on the internet indicate that it has happ…
My wife and I stopped to get our mail at our community HOA mailboxes. I was driving. I stopped, set/engaged the brake hold button while my wife got the mail. She was about to get back in and suddenly the car lurched forward very rapidly and crashed into the neighborhood playgroun…
The Toyota part number 69030-53120, a front door lock assembly (Lock Assy, Fr Door), is a genuine part used across various 2022 Toyota models, including the RAV4 and Tacoma. Went to the dealer for a diagnoses with problems unlocking and locking my doors and it was deemed defectiv…
Spontaneous windshield crack that has slowly spread across entire windshield. Driving with NO vehicles around and crack just appeared. Windshield is defective.
I am the primary driver of our 2022 Toyota Venza. On [XXX] I had just taken the car through the Splash automated car wash on [XXX] and I was navigating into an adjacent space for use of the vacuum cleaners. As I took my foot off the accelerator to put the vehicle into Park, it…
Grinding noise turning right at slow braking speeds.
Headlights cast a shadow at night — particularly to left. Vision obscured in shadow area and cannot see what is in road. As well, turning corners think something is in road because of shadow and want to pull away. This is definitely a hazard and has been reported on Toyota na…
There looks like 4 or 5 lines of top layer crack like stretch marks on the windshield in 3 different locations. It doesnt look like a normal crack when it was hit by a rock. And they are scratchy and scratching the windshield wiper blades.
Three times now over the past 4 months, including an incident yesterday, when I try to accelerate from a stop, the car just rolls forward slowly as if in neutral, but there is zero acceleration power for about 5 seconds, and then it engages and accelerates like normal. There are …
No acceleration from stop, sudden loss of power. I was stopped, coming out of a parking lot, getting ready to do a right turn onto a main road. I let go of the brake pedal, and when I applied pressure to the gas pedal, there was no acceleration, like the engine was stalled. The c…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Toyota Venza.
Safety recalls
2022 Toyota Venza recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Venza. 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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Questions
2022 Toyota Venza buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Toyota Venza reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 39 owner complaints, 6 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. This TOYOTA VENZA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Venza?▾
#1: Visibility/Wiper (12 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (9 complaints). #3: Headlight/Taillight Failures (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Toyota Venza?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Toyota Venza?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Toyota Venza, NHTSA complaints include 6 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 39 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Toyota Venza have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2022 Toyota Venza. A major recall area is ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 1 recall campaign are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Toyota Venza?▾
This TOYOTA VENZA year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Visibility/Wiper during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Venza reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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