2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid: grinding or squealing brakes

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 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 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 Mar 24, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · AL

Grinding noise turning right at slow braking speeds.

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Body · NJ

2022 Toyota Venza was purchased brand new in February 2022. Vehicle started to experience an issue in May 2023 with approximately 38k miles. Power lift gate struggles to close hatch/lift gate. Motor and struts make groaning noises. Vehicle out of warranty due to over 36k miles. Now power lift gate is groaning and grinding when shut as of October 2023 with 44k miles. Many reports of similar problems reported online by other owners of 2021 Toyota Venza and 2022 Toyota Venza. Toyota dealership and corporate says it a customer expense...out of warranty. $1700 bill for owner of 1 year old vehicle due to defective craftsmanship. Not sure power lift gate will be able to close in a few weeks or so.