1) Passenger airbag isn’t measuring weight properly. Airbag safety message says airbag is off when seat is occupied. 2) Driver’s side seat heater is not working. The light registers that it is on, but it’s not. 3) Other I cannot describe
2009 Toyota Venza airbags problems
14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,800. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 72,800
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Venza airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TB01/21TA01.
Recall number 21V257000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. 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.
- Risk
- 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 deployment.
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 13V014000 · Recall details
What 2009 Toyota Venza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle suddenly hydroplaned causing the driver to loose control of the steering and the vehicle crashed into a concrete median. The contact stated that during the crash the frontend of the vehicle was damaged but no air bags deployed. No injuries were reported. Police were called to the scene but no report was taken. The vehicle was later driven home. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact indicated that prior to the crash the maintenance light had remained illuminated. The failure mileage was 72,800.
The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
Water leaks and streams from along the top, driver’s side, just above the window where the felt meets and connects to the hard plastic structure labeled, “ABS Curtain Airbag”, Water, drips from the top ceiling just below the pull down mirror on the driver side. * see attached pictures I love my 2009 Venza. Please fix this problem for me. Thank you so much for any consideration given my request.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and opening and closing the front driver’s side door, the SRS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was previously inspected under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) and no failure was found. The contact stated that the vehicle had recently experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota venza. The contact received notification of manufacturers recall number: 21tb01 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called autonation toyota hayward (24773 mission blvd, hayward, ca 94544) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Airbag sign on the dash board without no collusion. It comes off and on and the ignition coil b keeps coming up when scanned after fixing.
When it rains I having leaking on the right and left side of sunroof near the airbags it happens every time it rains please help
After several months of having the SRS light come on, it's now on all the time while driving. When I took it to the dealer, they replaced several sensors but the light came back and stayed on. I'm very frustrated that this cannot be resolved and its becoming a very expensive solution.
Concerns about the air bags not deploying on his 2009 toyota venza when his wife was hit in the right front of the car on 7/16/15. *smd the consumer stated his wife was thrown against the left front door, causing injury to her back which required surgery.
Questions about the 2009 Toyota Venza airbags
Does the 2009 Toyota Venza have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 2009 Toyota Venza, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Venza airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,800 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Venza airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 21V257000, 13V014000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Venza have bad airbags?
The Toyota Venza model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (14 complaints) and 2013 (12 complaints).
Other 2009 Toyota Venza problems
Acceleration 36Brakes 27Visibility 23Electrical 20Seats 20Transmission 19Steering 13Engine 9Body 8Driver assistance 5Lights 4Wheels 4Seat belts 3Fuel system 1Locks 1Suspension 1Tires 1
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