Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Toyota Venza
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Toyota Venza has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V257000 Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V442000 Clogged A/C Drain may cause Air Bags to Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 6 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 25 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 25 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Toyota Venza has experienced some issues with its airbag system and electrical components, leading to an average reliability rating. Frequent problems with the SRS wiring and air conditioning drainage are notable, though overall reliability remains consistent with typical Toyota standards.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRS wiring | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| AC condenser | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Airbag control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad inspection annually
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Moisture in passenger footwell
- Driver door wiring issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Toyota Venza at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.