2012 Toyota Venza Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 36%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Toyota Venza, 36% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Air bags did not deploy when I was in an accident. I was hiy at a high speed on drivers dide front wheel. I was in moyion whil a truck hit me going at a high speed and was dragged when wheels got stuck”
NHTSA complaint #11072513, filed 2018-02, 10,588 miles“No incident, just a safety question. I purchased this 2012 Venza a few days ago and was surprised to find that the frontal passenger crash test was 2 stars (out of 5). For 2013 it was 4 stars for the same test. I am trying to determine whether this car (VIN number) was made before or after Toyota made safety modifications that LED to the 4 star frontal passenger rating. Toyota customer service was not helpful and suggested contacting NHTSA. This is an important issue for me as I carry my grandchildren in this car and if there is a safety concern it will have to be returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558158, filed 2014-01, 26,000 miles“The passenger side warning light indicates that air bag is off when an adult passenger is seated in it when the vehicle is stationary and in motion with the seat in the upright position. This may prevent the airbag from deploying properly in an accident. There is a 2013 recall for this issue, but it does not show up under the vehicle identification number when searched, NHTSA recall bulletin reference number 13v014000.”
NHTSA complaint #11388347, filed 2021-01, 98,466 miles“My car was hit from the rear at a high rate of speed, pushing car into concrete barrier, did a 360 and bounced back to other concrete barrier. Passenger air bag did not open. Drivers air bag opened but did not inflate. No other air bags opened.”
NHTSA complaint #10547409, filed 2013-10, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the airbags warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer advised the contact that the recalls repair had been completed; however, upon picking up the vehicle, the contact noticed that the airbags warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11446013, filed 2022-01, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V257000Apr 13, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become…Covers: Toyota Venza 2009–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 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…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Venza
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Venza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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