2013 Toyota Venza Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 20%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Toyota Venza, 20% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 3 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.
“Error message: check srs airbag system light came on. I was driving on a highway at about 50 MPH. Took car to my mechanic who hooked it to the computer diagnostic machine. He said this was the 2nd time the light came on (first time for me since august 2014) per the diagnostic machine history. Took to dealership 1/23/2021”
NHTSA complaint #11389591, filed 2021-01, 94,801 miles“I was driving through an intersection on a green light and was struck by another car running a red light. Damaging the front and both sides of my car. I have injuries and my car was totaled by the insurance company. The airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10822300, filed 2016-01, 30,000 miles“While driving on a wet 50 degree night in january 12 t and lost total visability when entering lyndon vermon going around 20 MPH and ran into a telephone pole and the airbags did not deploy. My husband, the driver, sustained serious injuries including a broken sternum and 5 broken ribs and considerable internal bleeding. The police said the vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11062646, filed 2018-01, 55,000 miles“The airbag warning system light came on in dec 2019. I purchased a DTC reader blue driver) and scanned the vehicle. Airbag code b1698 registered. I switched left door sensor with the right door sensor and still the left door sensor code remained. I dismantled the center console, left and right door panels, etc. But could not resolve the malfunction code. I finally gave up and have driven without an active airbag system. I'm filing this complaint in support of your recall for the Toyota Venza airbag wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #11408354, filed 2021-04“Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Potential Safety Issue - 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Models Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), I am writing to formally report a potential safety concern related to the 2009-2015 Toyota Venza Models. The issue pertains to a discernible creaking sound originating from the turn signal stalk when the turn signals are engaged and the steering wheel is turned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11548549, filed 2023-10Related 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
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Venza
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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