This is the factory service and repair information Toyota published for the 2013 Venza, matched to the year, to the engine — the 2.7L four (1AR-FE) or the 3.5L V6 (2GRFE) — and to the trim, so the torque values and adjustment figures you work to are the ones written for this car rather than numbers carried over from a neighboring model year.
Engines
- 2.7L 2700CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 3.5L 3456CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- LE
- Limited
- XLE
Known issues on the 2013 Venza. Four recalls are on federal record for this vehicle. The first is an electrical system recall: the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged, and a short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. The second, from Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET), is a frontal air bag sensor and control module recall — the front passenger seat occupant sensing system may be out of calibration. The third covers the side curtain air bags on 2009-2015 Venza vehicles: the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become damaged with regular use, and damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable. The fourth, also from Southeast Toyota, is a labeling recall — an inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. There are 87 owner complaints on record for this model year, and 141 technical service bulletins have been issued.
Whether you are tracing an air bag warning light back to damaged SRS wiring, clearing a blocked condenser drain hose, or working through scheduled maintenance on the 2.7L four, you are held to Toyota’s own procedure and to the specification that belongs to this 2013 Venza.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-20
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recali
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a ti
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A smal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for
A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective co
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may b
Damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air b
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side front door wire harness, free of charge. Owner notifica
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
Showing the 8 most recent of 338 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS D
ON HWY VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP OR STEER, LOST ALL POWER AND CONTROL. CAME TO STOP IN THE MEDIAN, HAD TO HAVE TOWED, CAUSE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA VENZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED
I WAS ON THE FREEWAY ALL OF SUDDEN TRAFFIC STOOPED , I HIT THE BRAKES NO ABS THE TRACTION LITE CAME ON CAR WENT TO NEUTR
PARK THE CAR GOT OUT TOOK THE KEYS OUT,WENT TO THE BACK OF CAR TO OPEN TRUNK CAR RUN BACK ON ME HIT ME AND RAN INTO A
Showing the 5 most serious of 59 complaints filed with NHTSA.
