2010 Toyota Venza Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2010 Toyota Venza, 13% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Distinct smell of ozone / burning electrical component was noticed in the cabin while driving on a cold day. Pulled off the road to safety and investigated further. After cycling power several times, the burning smell was verified to be coming from the driver's seat heater. Seat heater turned off to prevent possible fire and will be examined by a local body shop in a few days to pinpoint the fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10948956, filed 2017-02, 135,000 miles“Driver's seat heating element failed due to wire breakage or short-circuit; burning odor detected. Dealer required the heating element be replaced. Cost to replace was charged to me, $631.35.”
NHTSA complaint #10689753, filed 2015-02, 35,109 miles“On or around March 10, 2023, as my wife and daughter were driving the driver's side heated seat started burning/smoking. Immediately, my wife turned off the seat and returned home. I found there was an existing recall for this issue but only for the Southeast Toyota Distributors, I purchased my car in Missouri. I took the vehicle to the local dealership in Clarksville, Tennessee. Not only would they not honor the recall, but charged me $115.88 to confirm the burning of the seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11514537, filed 2023-03“The heated seat on the driver side is creating a burning smell. I have read about numerous other issues with this model that have had recalls but not mine. This seat is still in tact and available for full inspection upon request. This is a major safety issue that is known about but not addressed. Major fire risk putting anyone inside vehicle in danger. I have a 2 year old daughter and if I didn’t have a lot of electrical and vehicle knowledge I could have easily left the heated seat on not knowing and caused a major risk for my entire family. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501823, filed 2023-01“Passenger side seat heater stopped working. Went to atlanta Toyota on 12/9/15 and had seat inspected, report stated heating assembly failed and was quoted $555 for repair. An associate informed me of a recall off the heating elements for the seats, but I had to wait for my vehicle to be included. It is 6/11/2018 and my VIN is still excluded from the recalls for this safety issue. I contacted Toyota directly today and they stated there are no recalls and have never been any recalls on my vehicle. Theu only stated they would document my issue (which has been reported before). …”
NHTSA complaint #11101080, filed 2018-06Related recalls
- 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry…Covers: Toyota Venza 2009–2010, Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010, Highlander 2005–2011 +11 more
- 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser…Covers: Toyota Venza 2009–2011, Sienna 2005–2011, Sequoia 2005–2011 +10 more
- 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012…Covers: Toyota Venza 2009–2013, Highlander 2009–2013, Camry 2009–2012 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208995Feb 1, 2022TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually…
- 10190448Mar 5, 2021TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually…
- 10129968Feb 2, 2018TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10132320Apr 23, 2013Some customers may complain that the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system is inoperative if they have misplaced the parental passcode for the system.
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Venza
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Venza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology