2009 Toyota Venza Reliability
The 2009 Toyota Venza has 173 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and service brakes. Compared with nearby Venza model years (2009–2011), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Venza's typical year, while the 2011 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
173
NHTSA owner complaints
8
Recall campaigns
18
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2009 Toyota Venza complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year, filed between 2009 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control / throttle | 36 | 21% |
| Service brakes | 27 | 16% |
| Visibility / wipers | 23 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 12% |
| Seats | 20 | 12% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 19 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 10% |
| Air bags | 14 | 8% |
2009 Toyota Venza recalls
8 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2009 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V023000 | Jan 27, 2010 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 highlander, model year 2009-2010 corolla, Venza and matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 12V091000 | Mar 7, 2012 | 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… |
| 13V014000 | Jan 16, 2013 | 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… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | 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,… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011… |
| 21V257000 | Apr 13, 2021 | 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. |
How the 2009 compares with nearby Venza years
Verdicts compare these Venza model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (this page) | 173 | 8 | Speed control / throttle | Avoid |
| 2010 | 79 | 9 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2011 | 59 | 6 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2009 Toyota Venza on the used market
- 24 of 155 2009 Toyota Venza listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2009 Toyota Venza
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 8 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2009 Toyota Venza reliability FAQ
Is the 2009 Toyota Venza reliable?
The 2009 Toyota Venza has 173 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about speed control / throttle and service brakes. Compared with nearby Venza model years (2009–2011), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Venza's typical year, while the 2011 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2009 Toyota Venza problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Toyota Venza are speed control / throttle (36), service brakes (27), visibility / wipers (23), electrical system (20). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2009 Toyota Venza have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2009 Toyota Venza, including 10V023000 (speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal) and 10V036000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2009 Toyota Venza compare with the 2008 and 2010 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2010 has 79 complaints and 9 recalls (caution). The 2009 has 173 complaints and 8 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2009 Toyota Venza?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
More Toyota Venza research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2009 Venza, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.