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2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#4 most-complained of 4 Venza Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid ranks 4th out of 4 years with a Complaint Index of 0, the best of any Venza Hybrid year. NHTSA lists 42 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths, with Visibility & Wipers issues topping the list at 31% of complaints.

Complaints
42
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
6 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
39
40 city / 37 hwy

Top 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Visibility & Wipers13 (31%)
  2. Electrical System12 (29%)
  3. Other11 (26%)
  4. Engine8 (19%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (17%)
  6. Fuel System6 (14%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain5 (12%)
  8. Structure & Body4 (10%)
  9. Brakes2 (5%)
  10. Lane Departure1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speed while braking or parking, in some cases crashing into garage doors, poles, or fences.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle failing to accelerate for several seconds after pressing the gas pedal, even with no warning lights, at low speeds in traffic.
  • Windshields have reportedly cracked spontaneously or from minor debris strikes, in one case at 2,500 miles, spreading across the glass without a clear cause.
  • Owners describe the rear hatch locking system freezing in cold weather, causing it to fail to latch or unexpectedly pop open while driving.
  • A brake-hold feature was reported to disengage unexpectedly, letting the vehicle lurch forward despite the driver applying the brake pedal.
2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month7Mar 2022Dec 2022Jul 2023Jan 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Dec 2025
71 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2024 (7).

2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V239000Apr 13, 2022Brakes458,110 vehicles

    Electronic stability control (esc):control module:software

    Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
40 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
Combined
39 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Venza Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Avoid100188239
2022Best042139
2023Caution6721339
2024Good3325339

All Toyota Venza Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid reliable?
Among Venza Hybrid model years, 2022 has the lowest Complaint Index at 0 and carries a 'Best' verdict, with 42 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, fewer than the 2021, 2023, and 2024 model years.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid?
Visibility & Wipers complaints lead, making up 31% of all complaints (13 of 42), mostly involving windshield cracking, with a median failure mileage of 2,500 miles.
Does the 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 22V239000) covers a Skid Control ECU software update related to braking, affecting multiple Toyota and Lexus models including the 2022 Venza. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Venza Hybrid compare to the 2021 model?
The 2021 Venza Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 100 and an 'Avoid' verdict with 188 complaints, far higher than the 2022 model's index of 0 and 42 complaints.
What fuel economy does the 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid get?
EPA rates it at 39 mpg combined (40 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.