Federal safety data shows 6 recalls and 59 complaints for the 2011 Toyota Venza, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V7430002014-19-11

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

View at NHTSA

13V0140002013-16-01

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

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13V1230002013-09-04

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

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11V3060002011-01-06

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VENZA AND SIENNA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT, RIGHT, DRIVE SHAFT MAY BREAK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT.

SHOULD THE DRIVE SHAFT BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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12V0910002012-07-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION, OR THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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21V2570002021-13-04

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.

Damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air bags on the driver side and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 59 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2011 Toyota Venza. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other6

02Electrical System5

03Service Brakes5

04Air Bags3

05Seats3

59 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Venza Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

18-21city

25-27hwy

$1,900-$2,100/yr

The 2011 Toyota Venza delivers 21 to 23 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Venza - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Venza AWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Venza - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Venza AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Toyota Venza

34States

24%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

779%

FLFlorida

678%

TXTexas

557%

DCWashington DC

465%

MDMaryland

425%

ILIllinois

415%

PAPennsylvania

344%

NYNew York

314%

DEDelaware

304%

WAWashington

304%

MOMissouri

293%

OROregon

273%

MNMinnesota

253%

NCNorth Carolina

253%

NJNew Jersey

202%

GAGeorgia

192%

TNTennessee

192%

AZArizona

172%

NHNew Hampshire

172%

OHOhio

172%

OKOklahoma

172%

MIMichigan

162%

UT14

CO14

MA12

WI10

KY10

IN8

RI8

CT8

AR7

NV7

SC6

VA5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

2011 Toyota Venza: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2011 Toyota Venza a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2011 Toyota Venza. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Toyota Venza?

Yes, 6 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Toyota Venza?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $217 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2011 Toyota Venza?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 59 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2011 compare to other Toyota Venza years?

Each Toyota Venza model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Toyota Venza overview page.