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Toyota Venza: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (93/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2014 93 · 2015 91 · 2012 90 · 2022 88

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202487/100
Buy

22 complaints · 1 recalls

202385/100
Buy

20 complaints · 1 recalls

202288/100
Buy

39 complaints · 1 recalls

202175/100
Buy

181 complaints · 1 recalls

201591/100
Buy

27 complaints · 1 recalls

201493/100
Buybest year

31 complaints · 1 recalls

201385/100
Buy

59 complaints · 4 recalls

201290/100
Buy

25 complaints · 4 recalls

201164/100
Caution

59 complaints · 6 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2014?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Toyota Venza’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Toyota Venza head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota Venza as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.