2009 Toyota Venza: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2009 Toyota Venza: 8 recalls, 173 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
8 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #10V023000 · 2010 · 1,126,915 vehicles
What's wrong: 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).
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V035000 · 2010 · 271,417 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: This does not meet the standard requirements.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V036000 · 2010 · 153,418 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: A driver May overload a vehicle which May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #12V091000 · 2012 · 186,798 vehicles
What's wrong: During assembly of the contact-type stop lamp switch, silicone grease May have come in contact with the surface of the switch which could cause contact resistance. If this occurs, warning lamps could illuminate, a no start condition could result, the shift lever May not shift from the âparkâ position, or the vehicleâs brake lights could become inoperative.
Why it matters: Inoperative brake lights would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2012.
Seats, Airbags Vehicle recall #13V014000 · 2013 · 3,235 vehicles
What's wrong: During modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles May not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system May not operate as designed.
Why it matters: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags May not deploy or they May deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag…
The fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013.
Seats Vehicle recall #14V743000 · 2014 · 3,233 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May experience compression of the seat cushion which May damage the seat heater wiring.
Why it matters: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
Seats Vehicle recall #16V396000 · 2016 · 7,749 vehicles
What's wrong: The electrical wiring in the seat heaters May be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Why it matters: If damaged, the copper strand heating element May short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #21V257000 · 2021 · 279,040 vehicles
What's wrong: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) wiring May become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.
Why it matters: Damaged wires May cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air bags on the driver side and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side front door wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 16 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Speed control / throttle (36): the most common themes are sudden acceleration (8), warning light on (4).
- Seats (20): the most common themes are fire / smoke (10), electrical failure (7), stalls / loses power (3).
- Electrical (20): the most common themes are electrical failure (12), noise or vibration (5), fire / smoke (5).
- Transmission & drivetrain (19): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (8), noise or vibration (3), warning light on (2).
The 2009 Toyota Venza has 173 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 7 Venza model years for complaints (2.7× the average Venza year). Complaints peaked in 2010 (43 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 40,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (79 complaints, 9 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recalls for the 2009 Toyota Venza. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2009 Toyota Venza problems?
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are speed control / throttle (36), seats (20), electrical (20).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Toyota Venza get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.7 L, Automatic (S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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