DecodedCars2022 Toyota Venza
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 176 hp
- Transmission
- e-CVT
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 39 combined · 40 city / 37 hwy
- Length
- 186.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3,847 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 39 MPG combined — 59% better than the average 2022 small SUV (24.5 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Few owner complaints42 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 139 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 176 hp, versus about 270 hp for similar 2022 models.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 32 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Toyota Venza is a small SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,847 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 39 MPG combined (40 city / 37 highway), 59% better than the 2022 small SUV average of 24.5 MPG, for an estimated $1,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.
What changed for 2022
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 Venza — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Venza →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Toyota City, Aichi
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2022 Venza configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 186.6 in | 72.8 in | 65.7 in | 105.9 in | 63 / 63.8 in | 3,847 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venza AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 40 / 37 / 39 | +59% | $1,700 | 228 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Toyota Venza.
Similar 2022 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Venza (this car) | 39 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2022 Toyota 4Runner | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software · Apr 13, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Not every 2022 Toyota Venza is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Toyota Venza buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Visibility/Wiper — 12 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Exterior Lighting — 8 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 6 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 14,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Venza. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Venza years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Venza | 39 | 186.6 in | Not rated | 3 | 25 |
| 2023 Venza | 39 | 186.6 in | Not rated | 3 | 21 |
| 2021 Venza | 39 | 186.6 in | Not rated | 2 | 188 |
| 2015 Venza | 23 | 189 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 28 |
| 2014 Venza | 23 | 189 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 25 |
| 2013 Venza | 23 | 189 in | Not rated | 4 | 42 |
| 2012 Venza | 23 | 189 in | Not rated | 4 | 20 |
| 2011 Venza | 23 | 189 in | Not rated | 6 | 43 |
| 2010 Venza | 24 | 189 in | Not rated | 9 | 43 |
| 2009 Venza | 24 | 189 in | Not rated | 8 | 76 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →