SUV · Hybrid
Toyota Venza 2021-2024 (XU80)
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- Price
- $32,470–$43,000
- MPG
- 39
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
A hushed, hybrid-only crossover long on polish and short on practicality, with first-year windshield complaints the main asterisk.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); none of its 5 recalls were serious. About 12% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +4 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $1,650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 82% of cars we track.
28.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 60% of other SUVs we track.
The sleek roofline trims rear headroom and the cargo hold versus boxier RAV4-class rivals.
Serene 219-hp hybrid with light steering; composed but entirely uninterested in fun.
Available 12.3-inch screen and full TSS suite; touch-capacitive controls frustrate.
Hushed cabin, supple ride, and upscale trim; one of the quietest mainstream crossovers.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls9 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
9 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2021–2024
- Visibility/wiper — 67 complaints (2021)
- Recall — Equipment: other: labels (2024)
- Unknown or other — 36 complaints (2021)
2024
- RecallEquipment: other: labels24V548000
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel25V595000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner
- RecallBack over prevention: display function25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parked at work as usual on 8/17/2026 in the morning and in the afternoon when i was ready to go home, i noticed the windshield was chipped closed to the bottom. The chip itself is quite tiny and doesn’t look like it was hit by an object. The crack link goes upwards and turns towards the passenger si
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The radio display intermittently goes black
2023
- RecallEquipment: other: labels24V548000
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel25V595000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner
- RecallBack over prevention: display function25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di
2022
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc): control module: software22V239000
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
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper8 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
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 and this is a repeate
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD HITTING GARAGE DOOR AND ABRUPTLY LURCHED BCK 3-4 FT. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NO WARNING SIGNAL ON THE DISPLAY OR COLLISION AVOIDENCE SYSTEM ACTION. FORTUNATELY, KNOWONE WAS INJURED (OTHER THAN GARAGE DOOR)
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting6 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 nation and seems to ef
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
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 traffic, or holding
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 me and my family stuc
2021
- RecallExterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights; exterior lighting: turn signal: bulbs22V033000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 Venza Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear turn signal LED lights, allowing condensation to form on the circuit board, and causing a short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Feder
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc): control module: software22V239000
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
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper67 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield suddenly cracked, making two large arcs several feet long. Driving on paved road at 20 mph, no gravel, no other traffic.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other36 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The center console has cracked and has sharp corners causing an increased risk of injury. Also may cause one to jerk the wheel if placing their elbow down and not expecting the sharp corner. No accident occurred as of yet, but could if someone else were to be driving my car and place their arm dow
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting15 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I just purchased as 2021 Toyota Venza Limited. The headlight on low beam cast a odd shaped shadow. It is very distracting and often makes you think something is in front of the car. The issue dissappears when headlight are switched to high beam. This is very unsafe and deserves a recall.
- Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low‑beam headlights/headlight assembly issues. Moisture getting in, corrosion of prongs that connect to the headlight assembly. Dimming lights once assembly was replaced. Condensation in the headlights. Some bulbs work while others don't.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain9 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
This report covers 2 events for the same problem. The first occurred in the spring of 2025 and I did not document the date or time. The second one occurred on November 10, 2025 @ about 10:15 a.m. (1) Last spring my wife was driving the Venza up the street to our residence going a slow rate of sp
Cost to own$21,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$32,470–$43,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
40
Highway MPG
37
Combined MPG
39
Horsepower
219 hp
Doors
4
Length
186.6 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
65.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
3,847 lb
Cargo volume
28.8 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
55.1 cu ft
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