2013 Toyota VENZA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
36,895 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 59 complaints (20.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 18.6% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 8.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
Air Bags: 12; Service Brakes: 10; Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 9; Engine: 7; Structure:Body: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Steering: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 5
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 7; 2014: 10; 2015: 7; 2016: 3; 2017: 6; 2018: 6; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 8; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10587547 · 2014-05-10 (May 10, 2014)
DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BRAKE PEDAL (UNDER THE DASH COVER) IS A VENT AND THE OBD CONNECTOR -- THEIR PROXIMITY IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE POSITION OF THESE ITEMS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN, SINCE PEOPLE WITH LARGE FEET/SHOES WILL HIT THE VENT/CONNECTOR -- POSSIBLY PREVENTING THEM FROM APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A TIMELY FASHION, OR AT ALL. THE VENT AND CONNECTOR SHOULD BE MOVED TO THE LEFT SO THAT THERE IS NO IMPEDIMENT IN MOVING THE DRIVER'S FOOT FRM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10594444 · 2014-05-27 (May 27, 2014)
WHILE COMING TO A STOP TO PARK WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD CRASHING INTO THE WIRE CABLES IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 36,895 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10632049 · 2014-09-10 (September 10, 2014)
THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10632049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10659734 · 2014-11-20 (November 20, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT ARMS WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10659734 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10564778 · 2014-02-18 (February 18, 2014)
TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V442000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT) HAD A EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A SMALL QUANTITY OF PARTS WERE PROVIDED AND THE VEHICLES THAT WERE PURCHASED AT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD BE REPAIRED FIRST; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. RK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10564778 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10730644 · 2015-06-26 (June 26, 2015)
I WAS ON THE FREEWAY ALL OF SUDDEN TRAFFIC STOOPED , I HIT THE BRAKES NO ABS THE TRACTION LITE CAME ON CAR WENT TO NEUTRAL . I HAD AN IMPACT AT 20.1 MPH ACCORDING TO TOYOTAS BLACK BOX. THE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED IN THE TUNE OF $8300.00 TORE THE FRONT BUMPER OFF SEVERE FRAME DAMAGE ALL IN THE AREA OF THE AIR BAG SENSOR THAT WAS TORE OFF. COME TO FIND OUT AFTER THE ACCIDENT THEIR WAS AN AIR BAG RECALL WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED BY A BODY SHOP RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT NEVER CHECKED OUT THE SYSTEM, I TOOK IT IN FOR THE R…
Owner-reported narrative. 320,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10730644 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10839319 · 2016-03-01 (March 1, 2016)
WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, WHEN APPROACHING A PARKING STALL AND PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD CAUSING US TO REAR END A VEHICLE AHEAD, WHICH HAD ALREADY PARKED, UNOCCUPIED AND WAS PULLED THROUGH THEIR PARKING STALL. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS SUCH A SURPRISE WITH LITTLE TIME TO REACT. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATION WAS RAPID AND INTENSE AND THE ONLY WAY I CAN DESCRIBE IT IS TO COMPARE IT TO IF SOMEONE HAD THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDA…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,566 miles reported. Look up ODI 10839319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11418575 · 2021-05-26 (May 26, 2021)
Internal Fault of fuel pump assembly. With NO prior warnings of messages or warning lights from the dash, nor any poor performance issues of starting or running of the engine the fuel pump failed all at once while driving on an expressway at 65 mph and the engine shut down leaving me without any control of my vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel pump had an internal failure and the vehicle is disabled. No Recall has been issues by Toyota for this model year. An extremely dangerous situation that Toyota is n…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11418575 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11646588 · 2025-03-05 (March 5, 2025)
Fuel pump fail causing the car to stall out going 75 miles an hour on the highway
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11646588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11121891 · 2018-08-23 (August 23, 2018)
I CURRENTLY DRIVE A 2013 VENZA, UPON ACCELERATION THE TRANSMISSION STUTTERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TOYOTA CAMRY WITH THE SAME EXACT ENGINE, BUT NOT ON THE VENZA. I AM ALSO WRITING TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. IT IS JUST GETTING WORSE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11121891 at NHTSA ↗