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2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Venza Hybrid years

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

The 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid ranks 3rd worst of 4 model years, with a complaint index of 33 and a "Good" verdict compared to other years. It has 25 complaints, 3 recalls, and 7 crashes reported, well below the 2021 model's index of 100.

Complaints
25
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
39
40 city / 37 hwy

Top 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems

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

  1. Other9 (36%)
  2. Electrical System8 (32%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (20%)
  4. Brakes4 (16%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
  6. Airbags2 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (8%)
  8. Engine1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates during sudden stops but fails to actually stop the car, leading to crashes into the vehicle ahead.
  • Vehicles reportedly accelerate unintentionally while parking or stopped, striking objects such as light poles, walls, or parked cars.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in some reported crashes even when the vehicle sustained significant front-end damage.
  • Low-beam headlights cast a distracting shadow on the driver's side of the road at night, which owners say can look like an obstacle.
  • Sudden acceleration lag of a few seconds occurs after pressing the gas pedal from a stop.
  • A front tire blew out suddenly on the highway with a warning alarm sounding beforehand.
2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2024Jul 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Sep 2025May 2026Aug 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (5).

2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles

    Back over prevention:display function

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

  2. NHTSA 25V595000Sep 11, 2025Electrical System591,377 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

    Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

  3. NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022Best042139
2023Caution6721339
2024Good3325339

All Toyota Venza Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Venza Hybrid has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 3rd worst out of 4 model years tracked, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other years.
What problems does the 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 25 complaints, with Electrical System issues making up 32% of them, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 20% and Brakes at 16%. There have been 7 crashes and 4 injuries reported, but no fires or deaths.
Does the 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Venza Hybrid, covering the Panoramic View Monitor camera system, an electrical instrument panel software issue, and a labeling recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2024 Venza Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2024 model has a complaint index of 33, better than the 2021 (100, Avoid) and 2023 (67, Caution) model years, but worse than the 2022 model year, which has an index of 0 and a "Best" verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid?
The EPA rates the 2024 Venza Hybrid at 39 mpg combined (40 city / 37 highway), with an 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.