2022 Toyota Venza problems: what to check before you buy
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Toyota Venza, filed in 2022, and owners have filed 42 complaints, with the windshield wipers (12) and exterior lighting (8) named most often. Before you buy one, run its VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF shows title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file.
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See what the paid report includes →NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Toyota Venza, alongside 42 owner complaints filed with the agency, most often about the windshield wipers. Eligible recall remedies are generally free through the manufacturer's approved repair process, even after the warranty ends; some software remedies are delivered remotely. Federal no-charge coverage has an age limit for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. Check the specific VIN — a previous owner may already have had the work done.
Half of the 26 NHTSA owner complaints on the 2021–2024 Toyota Venza that list mileage came after 2,900 miles (NHTSA complaints file of November 11, 2026). How many miles will a Toyota Venza last? →
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What to check before buying a used 2022 Venza
Model-year data describes the production run, not the car in front of you: two cars of this model year can differ entirely, one with every recall repaired and the other with none. The counts below are from NHTSA data collected on 2026-09-15.
- Verify the 1 recall campaign by VINCopy the 17-character VIN from the windshield or driver-door label, not from the listing, and run it through NHTSA's free recall lookup. It shows unrepaired recalls within its coverage and does not show completed repairs, so ask the seller for dated repair paperwork. The campaign covers electronic stability control. It was filed in 2022.
- Test-drive for what Venza owners report most12 of the 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the windshield wipers: on the drive, run the wipers at every speed and test the washers and defroster. Another 8 name exterior lighting: walk around with every light on, brake lights and turn signals included, and look for moisture inside the lenses. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not proven defects, but they show where to look.
- Check the title and odometer in the history reportRecall and complaint data describe the 2022 production run, not this car's past. The VIN decode here is free; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for that VIN. Records vary by vehicle, and a missing record does not prove nothing happened.
- Book an independent pre-purchase inspectionHave a mechanic you choose inspect this Venza before you buy, and ask them to look hardest at the windshield wipers, exterior lighting and forward collision avoidance.
Is the 2022 Venza a good car to buy used?
NHTSA's records cannot rate one used 2022 Toyota Venza; they can show how this model year compares with the other Venza years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection. The Venza name covers vehicles separated by a 5-year gap in the collected years, so its years are not compared here. These counts track how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they rank years within the Venza, not build quality; whether one 2022 Venza is a good buy depends on its own history and condition.
2022 Toyota Venza recalls and reported problems at a glance
What owners report most
These are the vehicle systems named most often in complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Venza. A complaint is an unverified owner report: it does not establish a defect, and a high count can simply reflect a popular model. Use it to decide where an inspection should look hardest.
| Vehicle system | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 |
Recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Venza
Each campaign below is an official NHTSA record. An eligible remedy is generally free through the manufacturer’s approved process, which may be an authorized service visit or remote software update. Federal no-charge coverage has a 15-year first-sale limit measured at the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. A campaign covers a production range. Check the VIN for open recalls within NHTSA’s coverage; confirm applicability and completed repairs with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
| Campaign | Component | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 22V239000 | 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 th… |
What this data cannot tell you
- A complete recall or repair history for one vehicle. NHTSA’s VIN lookup covers unrepaired recalls within its scope; confirm missing campaigns and completed work with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
- Whether a complaint is accurate. NHTSA publishes owner reports without verifying them.
- How reliable the model is overall: complaint volume tracks how many vehicles were sold as much as how they hold up.
- Anything about title brands, accident history, odometer records, or liens on an individual vehicle.
Primary sources behind this page
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- Recalls Lookup by VINNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle recall remedy age limitNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall and complaint datasets: scope and API documentationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle Product Information Catalog (vPIC)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V239000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
The 2026-09-15 data collection queried these NHTSA model names for 2022 Toyota: VENZA HYBRID. Records appearing under more than one name are counted once. The documentation explains the collection endpoints; a campaign link opens its official record across all affected vehicles, not the recall status of a specific VIN.
2022 Toyota Venza questions
What should I check before buying a used 2022 Toyota Venza?
Check the 1 NHTSA recall campaign against the car's VIN with NHTSA's free lookup and ask for dated repair paperwork. Owners name the windshield wipers and exterior lighting most often in 42 complaints; those are unverified reports, not proven defects, but they show what to test on the drive. Recall data says nothing about this car's past: the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for the VIN. Finish with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Venza have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2022 Toyota Venza as of 2026-09-15. Whether a specific vehicle is affected — and whether the repair was already done — depends on its VIN.
What are the most common 2022 Toyota Venza problems?
Owners most often report problems with the windshield wipers, exterior lighting and forward collision avoidance to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports and do not establish a defect, but they show where to focus an inspection.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Generally, yes for eligible vehicles, even after the warranty ends. Federal law limits the required no-charge remedy when a vehicle was first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; a manufacturer may still cover an older vehicle voluntarily. Check the VIN with the manufacturer for the approved remedy, which may be a dealer visit or a remote software update.
Can I check recalls on a specific 2022 Toyota Venza VIN?
Yes. NHTSA's free VIN lookup reports unrepaired recalls within its coverage. It excludes completed repairs and can omit some recent recalls, older campaigns and vehicles outside its coverage. A zero result is not a complete recall or repair history. Ask the seller or manufacturer for dated repair documentation.