2013 Toyota Venza Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,566miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Toyota Venza, 15% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,566 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“On 03-27-2017 approximately 2:15p I was traveling 60 MPH south on i94/i43 in my 2013 Toyota Venza xle just south of the becher/lapham ave exit in my when I heard this loud explosion which resembled a gunshot sound at the same time flying glass coming from over my head. My sunroof imploded on top of me and there was shattered glass inside and outside flying behind me as I looked inside my rear view mirror. I though I was shot at or even a rock was thrown. I drove to the nearest dealership and was told by the service manager that he has never heard or seen this with any toyotas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968946, filed 2017-03, 38,000 miles“The first year of owning I noticed a mildew type odor coming through the vent system when I cut on the heat. I reported during service and was told the filter would be changed and some type of odor reducer placed in the ventilation system. It's winter again and the odor is so bad that I am getting car sick whenever the heat is on, whether driving or stationary. I searched the web and there are many instances of this issue with Toyota vehicles. Is there any recalls in place for this, I will be going to the dealer again and will follow up with this complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10806383, filed 2015-11, 30 miles“While parking the vehicle in a parking lot, when approaching a parking stall and preparing to stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward causing us to rear end a vehicle ahead, which had already parked, unoccupied and was pulled through their parking stall. The sudden acceleration was such a surprise with little time to react. Fortunately no one was injured and there was minimal damage to the vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839319, filed 2016-03, 36,566 miles“Glass roof exploded without warning and without being struck by any objects. The vehicle was being driven on a clear day on the interstate and I began to hear glass crumbling and falling inside the vehicles roof visor.”
NHTSA complaint #11039337, filed 2017-10, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Venza
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 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.
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