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2012 Toyota Venza LE I4 FWD

The 2012 Toyota Venza LE I4 FWD is a 182-hp 2.7-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,425 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 182 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 182 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Venza measures 189.0 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,760 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$27,425 ($38,820 *)
MSRP with Destination$28,285 ($40,038 *)
Destination Charge$860
Engine
Engine Type2.7L I4 (naturally aspirated)
Displacement2.7 L
Horsepower182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque182 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
1st Gear3.33
2nd Gear1.9
3rd Gear1.42
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.71
6th Gear0.6
Reverse4.14
Final Drive2.27
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionDual-link independent
Turning Diameter40.7 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19 in
Wheels Rear19 in
Tires FrontP245/55R19
Tires RearP245/55R19
Dimensions & Weight
Length189 in
Width75 in
Height63.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in
Front Track64.2 in
Rear Track64.4 in
Ground Clearance8.1 in
Cargo Volume30.7 ft³
Curb Weight3,760 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear39.3 in
Legroom Front40.3 in
Legroom Rear39.1 in
Shoulder Room Front60 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.1 in
Hip Room Front56 in
Hip Room Rear56.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (15.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2012 Toyota Venza SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2012 Toyota Venza SUV AWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota VENZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 13, 2021 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V257000

Oct 17, 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.

Consequence: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA campaign 13V442000

Apr 9, 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V123000

Jan 16, 2013 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 13V014000

25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota VENZA

Owner Complaints

25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota VENZA (6 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags9
Unknown Or Other6
Visibility/Wiper6
Structure5
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 31, 2025 · Steering, Unknown Or Other Crash
“On Dec. 17, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m.,I was driving my Toyota Venza on the highway under normal when the STEERING KNUCKLE suddenly fractured. This unexpected failure caused the vehicle to lose…”
Jan 3, 2022 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the airbags warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact received a…”
Nov 10, 2021 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The…”
Jun 15, 2021 · Air Bags Crash 2 injuries
“The contact owned a 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle traveling in front of them came to an abrupt stop. In an effort to avoid the vehicle, the…”
Jun 8, 2021 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Venza. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The dealer had been…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 TOYOTA VENZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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