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2022 Toyota Venza: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2022 Toyota Venza — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 41 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 56% of 2022 SUVs. Visibility/Wiper leads the reports (20%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
41
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
39
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 56% of 2022 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Visibility/Wiper issues lead owner complaints (20% of 41 reports), followed by exterior lighting (15%).
+ 4 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 41 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11725028, ODI 11641154, ODI 11575165, ODI 11555702, ODI 11524327.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · 22V239000Details +Close −
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venza AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 40 | 37 | 39 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2022 Toyota Venza: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Toyota Venza?
Owners filed 41 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Toyota Venza — fewer complaints than 56% of comparable 2022 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 Toyota Venza?
The most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (20% of complaints) and exterior lighting (15%).
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Venza have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2022 Toyota Venza, covering components such as electronic stability control (esc). Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota Venza get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Venza at 39 mpg combined.