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This 2023 Toyota Venza has 19 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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2023 Toyota Venza Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2023 Toyota Venza.
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TOYOTA VENZA 2023 has 19 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall. Top issues include Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (6 complaints) and electrical faults (4 complaints). Crash-related complaints total 9. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Venza
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 19
- Crash-related complaints
- 9
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 39
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 40 / 37
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
Common problems
Most common 2023 Toyota Venza problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues. 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 2023 Toyota Venza?
The 2023 Venza may be worth considering if you find a good deal, but the low complaint count means patterns are uncertain. Prioritize a thorough inspection of the AEB system and electrical components.
These complaint patterns could affect safety and reliability, especially the AEB system which may cause unexpected braking or failure to engage.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who want a recent model with modern features and are willing to verify specific components before purchase.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who prioritize proven reliability and want to avoid potential AEB or electrical issues may prefer a different year or model.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2023 Toyota Venza
Inspection Focus
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system in a safe area.
- Check all electrical systems, including infotainment and sensors.
- Inspect headlights and taillights for proper operation.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for AEB and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Check the exact car
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Before buying a used 2023 Toyota Venza, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
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
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Toyota Venza shows a notable pattern of Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues (6 complaints) and electrical faults (4 complaints). With only 19 total complaints and 1 recall, the data is limited and may not reflect widespread problems. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, the 2023 Venza has limited data, making it difficult to assess relative reliability.
Recall context: The single recall means there is at least one known safety defect; verify it has been remedied before purchase.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB accounts for 6 of 19 complaints.
- Electrical faults total 4 complaints.
- 9 complaints are crash-related.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB may malfunction or activate unexpectedly.
- Electrical faults could cause various system failures.
- Unintended acceleration reported in 3 complaints.
Full breakdown
All 2023 Toyota Venza complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota Venza. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 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 2023 Toyota Venza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The inflation screen keeps going on and off
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while reversing up a steep driveway to enter a roadway, the vehicle reached the top of the incline. The contact attempted to shift the vehicle into Drive to complete the turn, but the vehicle would not allow the gear e…
The entertainment screen keeps going on and off. The radio will not stay on! I brought it to the Toyota dealer and told them the problem and that I saw on the internet a recall for this problem. He checked the vin number and said it was not mine. He also if it’s the screen that …
Vehicle loses center display repeatedly Screen and system keep rebooting while driving Dealer refused to fix saying “no recall” Problem reduces visibility of backup camera and safety information
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into the rear of another parked vehicle. No injuries were reported, and no police report was filed. The ve…
My name is [XXX] . I own a 2023 Toyota Venza Limited with about 36,000 miles. On [XXX], while driving, we heard a loud popping sound, and the passenger airbag indicator light came on with a red/orange warning symbol. There was no accident — this appears to be a defective or fault…
The front headlight developed condensation with zero evidence of a hit or accident. Additionally, the car randomly loses power when going from a stop to acceleration, leaving me in the middle of an intersection with no power for about 3-5 seconds
Purchased used from Metro Ford on 12-31-2024 with 16,689 miles. Was out of town until March 1 so I did not insure or drive the car until March. I had only driven it a few times before the accident happened. At first I started noticing that the car did not respond immediately …
Purchased a 2023 Toyota Venza in November of 2023 and had to replace the windshield less than a year later in October 2024. Now in March of 2025 the windshield is cracked again.
My wife owns this Toyota Venza. On October 9, 2024, I took the vehicle to the dealership for maintenance and all regular checkups passed. No sensor lights nor problem lights were on during the incident. On October 16, 2024 my wife was parking in a spot to pick up the mail in ou…
Traveling interstate 64 Hampton Virginia with 2023 Venza (9/27/2024) a stone hit the windshield and immediately spidered across the window.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to park the vehicle and with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the driver collided with another parked vehicle ahead, lightly damaging …
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated without warning as the accelerator pedal was released. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy…
While driving on the interstate the volume on the radio went to full max volume, blasting in our ears, scaring us and in a frantic mode tried to shut it off with no avail almost could have caused an accident. None of the controls on the panel or steering wheel would turn it off.…
When the headlights are on Low, not High beam, there is a dark horizontal round area and vertical streak (shadow) in the illuminated area in front of the vehicle. The dark area looks like an a large dark basket ball. It is only the left headlight. This shadow area prevents full i…
Head on collision driving 40-45 MPH - a Mercedes pulled out in front of me and I slammed into their vehicle. My air bags did not deploy nor was there auto braking system. The crash indicator also did not call the police. My car is totaled. There is no way this vehicle is not part…
When using low beam lights there are two dark spots being projected
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while his wife was driving out of the garage at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was shifted into drive (D); however, his wife's foot slipped off the brake pedal and the vehicle crashed into their residence. The …
Complete brake failure when exiting freeway resulted in crashing into a concrete barrier and guardrail at a high rate of speed before impacting another vehicle. Vehicle has an electronic emergency brake that could not be engaged. Vehicle could not be put in reverse or park to slo…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Toyota Venza.
Safety recalls
2023 Toyota Venza recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Venza. The single recall means there is at least one known safety defect; verify it has been remedied before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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Questions
2023 Toyota Venza buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Toyota Venza reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 19 owner complaints, 9 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2023 Venza may be worth considering if you find a good deal, but the low complaint count means patterns are uncertain. Prioritize a thorough inspection of the AEB system and electrical components. 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 2023 Toyota Venza?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (6 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (4 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Toyota Venza?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Toyota Venza?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Toyota Venza, NHTSA complaints include 9 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 19 total complaints. 8 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Toyota Venza have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2023 Toyota Venza. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The single recall means there is at least one known safety defect; verify it has been remedied before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2023 Toyota Venza?▾
The 2023 Venza may be worth considering if you find a good deal, but the low complaint count means patterns are uncertain. Prioritize a thorough inspection of the AEB system and electrical components. These complaint patterns could affect safety and reliability, especially the AEB system which may cause unexpected braking or failure to engage. Pay extra attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB 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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