How do I know if my 2009 Toyota Venza has a recall?

To know if your 2009 Toyota Venza has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2009 Toyota Venza VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2009 Toyota Venza has an open recall?

If your 2009 Toyota Venza is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2009 Toyota Venza does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2009 Toyota Venza are taken care of by Toyota at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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2009 Toyota Venza

8 Recalls

NHTSA 21V-257 · OEM 21TB01 / 21TA01

Driver's Side Door Restraint System Wiring Becomes Damaged Preventing Air Bag Deployment

279,040 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 5 others

NHTSA 16V-396 · OEM SET16B

Seat Heater Wiring Shorts And Causes Fire

7,749 Potential Units Affected

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 68 others

NHTSA 14V-743

Seat Heater

3,233 Potential Units Affected

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 62 others

NHTSA 13V-014

Vehicles With Added Seat Accessories May Not Have Properly Functioning Restraint Systems

3,235 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 48 others

NHTSA 12V-091

Brake Light Switch May Fail

186,798 Potential Units Affected

INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 2 others

NHTSA 10V-036

Southeast Toyota Recalls 2005-2011 Vehicles Due to Incorrect Tire Labels

153,418 Potential Units Affected

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 96 others

NHTSA 10V-035

Load Carrying Modification Label Missing

271,417 Potential Units Affected

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Venza, 2010 Toyota Venza and 83 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 2009 Toyota Venza is affected by a new safety recall, Toyota will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2009 Toyota Venza has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2009 Toyota Venza for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2009 Toyota Venza is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2009 Toyota Venza for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2009 Toyota Venza for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2009 Toyota Venza will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2009 Toyota Venza by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2009 Toyota Venza that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.