Toyota VENZA HYBRID electrical problems
16 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
276 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
16 of 276 complaints match this topic (5.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11427625 · 2021-08-03 (August 3, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Venza. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to open or start. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle with some assistance and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an error in the firmware of the vehicle that caused the vehicle to constantly communicate the status to the manufacturer leading to the battery failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to a TSB. The vehicle was repair…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11427625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11459034 · 2022-03-30 (March 30, 2022)
The connection to the starter is loose, makes ticking sounds on start. Bad connection to the battery car won't start.
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Owner report 11474581 · 2022-07-18 (July 18, 2022)
While driving, vehicle suddenly lost all engine and electrical power and steering locked up. Fortunately I was stopped at a light at the time. Car restarted after I shifted into park and started in normal manner.
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Owner report 11481780 · 2022-08-29 (August 29, 2022)
After Traction Control recall firmware update was completed, my vehicle now turns on the parking break randomly when coming to a stop while still in drive. The vehicle says time for maitenance with aprox 5,500 miles before service required. Remote services no longer connecting. The firmware update to correct traction control not turning on automatically at vehicle startup has caused other electrical features to fail/malfunction.
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Owner report 11498644 · 2022-12-23 (December 23, 2022)
I received a call from the Toyota service department during a routine oil change. They indicated that I had severe rodent damage throughout my car. After doing my own research, I found numerous complaints of similar nature with Toyota vehicles due to the soy based wiring they use. It creates a safety hazard as rodents (mice) are attracted to the wiring and create nests within the vehicle. My cost to fix the problem was over $4,500 that my insurance covered, but I still had to pay my deductible. The job took approximately 3-4 weeks and I wa…
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