How many engine complaints does the 2010 Toyota Venza have?

NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2010 Venza, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Venza engine or accelerator?

Yes. Recall 10V023000, reported January 27, 2010, covers the accelerator pedal getting trapped in the wide-open position on 2008-2010 Highlander and 2009-2010 Corolla, Venza, and Matrix vehicles. Toyota's remedy is modifying or replacing the accelerator pedal and floor surface.

At what mileage do 2010 Venza engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 13,350 miles.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 2 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.

2010 Toyota Venza Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2010 Toyota Venza, 24% of its 79 total complaints for the year. Most describe sudden unintended acceleration, and Toyota issued recall 10V023000 for accelerator pedals that could get trapped in the wide-open position. Median mileage at failure was 13,350.

Engine complaints: 19; 24% of 79
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 13,350 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the accelerator becoming stuck or the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while merging, passing, or pulling into a parking space, sometimes leading to a crash.
Some drivers say pressing the brake did not slow the car during a sudden acceleration event, forcing use of the parking brake or shifting to neutral.
One owner reported the engine compartment catching fire while the vehicle was parked and locked, destroying the radiator and damaging a nearby car.
Another complaint describes the engine continuing to idle even after shifting to park, requiring the ignition button to be held to shut it off.
A later complaint describes a knocking or rattling noise at startup on the 2.7L engine tied to the camshaft timing (VVT) gear assembly.

When 2010 Toyota Venza engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2010, latest Oct 10, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Oct 2025; peak Mar 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Toyota Venza

NHTSA 10V023000Jan 27, 2010Engine1,126,915 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 highlander, model year 2009-2010 corolla, venza and matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. This recall is an expansion of a campaign of 3.8 million other toyota vehicles announced in 2009 for the same issue (see 09v-388).
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will modify or replace the accelerator pedals on the subject vehicles. Floor surface modifications are also being considered and will be included for any model for which it is deemed appropriate. Initially, dealers will be instructed on how to reshape the accelerator pedal for the repair. As replacement parts with the same shape as the modified pedal become available, they will be made available to the dealers for the repair. Customers who have had the pedal reshape remedy completed will have the opportunity to receive a new pedal if they desire, after replacement pedals become available. In addition, toyota will replace any toyota all-weather floor mat in a subject vehicle with a newly designed mat, free of charge. For those customers who have the previous design all-weather floor mat but do not need or want the newly designed all-weather floor mat, toyota will recover the previous design all-weather floor mat and reimburse its price. The safety recall began march 30, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine complaints by Venza model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200945 (26%)
201019 (24%)
20116 (10%)
20122 (8%)
201312 (20%)
20144 (13%)
20154 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Toyota Venza have?: NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2010 Venza, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Venza engine or accelerator?: Yes. Recall 10V023000, reported January 27, 2010, covers the accelerator pedal getting trapped in the wide-open position on 2008-2010 Highlander and 2009-2010 Corolla, Venza, and Matrix vehicles. Toyota's remedy is modifying or replacing the accelerator pedal and floor surface.
At what mileage do 2010 Venza engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 13,350 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 2 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.