2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Steering · NY

The steering makes a clicking noise ever since I bought it. It sounds like a clank. The Toyota has checked the vehicle multiple times and the sound has been reported. Other reports of this are on the internet for this make and model and for other models from the Toyota with the same sound. On top of this it’s when turning at slow speeds and it’s not because of an accident or related issue it just has been ongoing and Toyota stated suspension and brakes are fine when inspecting. Also, when you break over a pot hole the ABS breaks produce a grinding noise that has been reported to the Toyota and it also accelerates. The grinding noise is on many forums on the internet to the extent where it makes the driver get scared of the noise it makes and the acceleration it has when this happens was told this is normal for ABS system but the noise is awful and makes you get scared to how it sounds. Would like this to be reviewed for all the complaints happening online due to this make and model and for the other Toyota models. This is unacceptable at 63,000 miles and has been reported since buying. I would like a clear answer of what is going on and if these noises are normal because the car shouldn’t have issues from buying. It should be investigated nationwide and needs to be formally addressed and looked at. The sound seriously can cause someone to crash because it’s awful and makes you jump when you go over a normal size pothole and breaking. This leads to acceleration as well. Has always made me cringe. One sound: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Brakes, Steering · NY

The steering makes a clicking noise ever since I bought it. It sounds like a clank. The Toyota has checked the vehicle multiple times and the sound has been reported. Other reports of this are on the internet for this make and model and for other models from the Toyota with the same sound. On top of this it’s when turning at slow speeds and it’s not because of an accident or related issue it just has been ongoing and Toyota stated suspension and brakes are fine when inspecting. Also, when you break over a pot hole the ABS breaks produce a grinding noise that has been reported to the Toyota and it also accelerates. The grinding noise is on many forums on the internet to the extent where it makes the driver get scared of the noise it makes and the acceleration it has when this happens was told this is normal for ABS system but the noise is awful and makes you get scared to how it sounds. Would like this to be reviewed for all the complaints happening online due to this make and model and for the other Toyota models. This is unacceptable at 63,000 miles and has been reported since buying. I would like a clear answer of what is going on and if these noises are normal because the car shouldn’t have issues from buying. It should be investigated nationwide and needs to be formally addressed and looked at. The sound seriously can cause someone to crash because it’s awful and makes you jump when you go over a normal size pothole and breaking. This leads to acceleration as well. Has always made me cringe.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

While pulling into a driveway with foot on the brake, the car suddenly lurched forward hitting garage door and abruptly lurched bck 3-4 ft. Air bags did not deploy, no warning signal on the display or collision avoidence system action. Fortunately, knowone was injured (other than garage door)

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

Turning into a driveway with foot on brake, the Venza suddenly lurched forward hitting garage door and lurched backwards. no warning lights came on or air bags. Car was maybe doing 2 to 3 mph at the most, as it is a very short driveway. There were no Collision avoidance signals whatsoever. Luckily the 2 people in the car were uninjured, car sustained some scratches, garage door has to be replaced. The car was flat towed to Toyota of Lompoc, CA where they did some inspections, Toyota headquarters told them to not release the car back to us. A technician came out on July 23 to inspect the vehicle and information was downloaded from the Air Bag Control unit. Toyota and I received a copy of the report on July 27th. I have not heard anything from Toyota since July 13

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Visibility · MD

Parked car sitting untouched, came out in the morning to a 2 foot wide spiderweb crack across the whole windshield. Saw through research that this is a common issue with Toyota Venzas of this year. TOYOTA refused to help or assist with this issue even though there was no impact and this is a repeated customer issue.

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Body · NY

Seems to be an issue with the rear hatch and the locking system. Without any recent rain or snow the locking system will get frozen and not close correctly or open correctly. We though the hatch was closed but it popped open while backing up. We had taken the car to the dealership. The issue has occured twice.

Filed Dec 3, 2025 · Driver assistance · LA · crash

On 29 Nov 2025 while braking at low speed (<10 mph) to park, my 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid suddenly lunged forward despite firm brake pedal application and no accelerator input. The vehicle accelerated on its own and struck a stationary pole causing front-end damage.

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · WA

When I am at a stop, and the traffic opens for me to go, or the light turns green, I press on the accelerator and nothing happens. The car just rolls forward under no power or it just stays still. About 5 seconds after I'm slamming the gas pedal to get me out the lane of oncoming traffic, or holding up a light the car wakes up again and starts going no problem. This has happened multiple times in compromising situations, and it's going to cause an accident. I called the dealer and they said nothing is wrong with it. I have read multiple cases online of this exact issue. So, there is clearly something wrong with the car.

Filed Nov 10, 2025 · Brakes · VA · crash

2022 Toyota Venza TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. On 11/8/2025 brakes did not engage while exiting a major highway. While the brake pedal was pushed to come to a complete stop at the stop light, vehicle did not stop, nor the braking system worked at all. The driver was left with two options: 1. cause a major accident with cars ahead of us. OR 2. hit the side of the road (the concrete curb) to avoid any major damage to peoples cars Infront of us, or perhaps a avoid a fatality either with us in Toyota Venza or other drivers on the road. There was no warning lights on the dashboard, simply the brakes failed us to come to a stop until we hit the concrete curb to come t a stop. Once we hit the concrete curb, we had to tow the vehicle to a mechanic to change the brakes, rotors and the lower control arm. After the impact from hitting the curb, the control arm was damaged and pushing rotors on the driver side, where the vehicle was undrivable from the control arm pushing and grinding into the rotors. See attached pictures. This is the second time it happened where the brakes did not get engage. First time braking system engaged after multiple attempts to stop the car, this time braked totally failed to stop the car. This is a 100% a safety issue where people life could be lost in matter of seconds from no fault of their own whatsoever, where brakes are supposed to engage at ALL the time no Exceptions. This accident was fully due to braking system failure on 2022 Toyota Venza. We also have 2024 Toyota Prius where sometime brakes make a clinging noise and do not engage until brakes are pumped multiple times, which could also cause a major accident and fatalities. I searched online and it seems other drivers to report same problem on Venza and other Toyotas, this could very well be a major Toyota manufacturing problem with braking system across their vehicle and an investigation and a recall must be issued before peoples lives are lost if no actions are taken and negligence prevails.

Filed Aug 24, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · FL

While attempting to cross a busy street, I picked an opening in the coming traffic to cross, released the brake to allow the car to start rolling slowing, but when I pressed the accelerator , I got no response from the car and no acceleration at all for about 3 seconds. Leaving me and my family stuck in the middle of the street with oncoming traffic just seconds away from hitting us. In the 3 seconds span, I tried pressing the accelerator several times until the car finally responded. The car remained ON the entire time. No errors or messages were displayed on any of the dashboards at any time. I have seen several similar stories in online forums with this model. Something is wrong and very dangerous.