Mine did.
Could be a dealer installed item and your's forgot to install it.

 

Sadly no, you will need to go to your Toyota Dealer and order if you require the front plate on your vehicle. It does make the front plate look much better on the vehicle than without it.

 

Mine was stored in Right-Side storage compartment (Not to be confused with the Left-Side storage compartment). ( right of the spare tire compartment)

 

I have no idea where mine was prior to me picking it up. I brought the plates with me when I came to pick it up and just by magic they were installed while they were going over the car with me. I say by magic as I know I was there when it was done but I didn't see it happen. I would guess however it's a dealership thing.

 

Its probably with the spare tire thats where mine was !!

 

Thanks for all the replies. I thought I looked through the left, right and spare tire compartment for it but I could have over looked it.

 

Iowa requires a ft plate displayed, and there wasn't any front plate frame that comes in the Venza. Toyota dealer parts dept said it was about $34 (US) ........ for a piece of molded plastic Toyota probably pays less than $3 for. Dealer ended up ordering me one .... and gave it to me.

Even our '09 Corolla came with a front plate bracket from the factory.

Sounds like Venza's in Canada come with one, and US Toyota dealers in states that require a front plate need the put pressure on Toyota to provide one for N/C.

 

Mine came with a crappy dealer plate that was slanted on the bumper. I ordered the Toyota plate from: http://www.trdparts4u.com/scripts/default.asp
It's much nicer and form fits to the bumper. It was $21.74 + shipping.
Part # 75101-0T010

 

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Hi,
I tried to search and possibly order the front license plate for the 2010 Venza but the link you provided does not have the part number you listed #75101-0T010. Do you still have a good link to the exact part?

Thanks,
Paul

 

frnt license plate bracket

This bracket should have been installed by the dealer. On my 09 is wasn't so I took in this .pdf document T-SB-0338-08 and after looking for the bracket in the back of the car, they ordered one. There should be no charge if the 2010 models are the same it would seem to me. You can see the bulletin(among others) at this link. http://www.toyotapart.com/Technical_Venza.html

 

I went out and looked all the through the cargo area again and not bracket. It seems some of us got the bracket some of us didn't. Wonder if it's suppose to come from the factory or it's simply a dealer add-on.

This bracket should have been installed by the dealer. On my 09 is wasn't so I took in this .pdf document T-SB-0338-08 and after looking for the bracket in the back of the car, they ordered one. There should be no charge if the 2010 models are the same it would seem to me. You can see the bulletin(among others) at this link. http://www.toyotapart.com/Technical_Venza.html

I seen that TSB already and printed it out to take to the dealer. Since it lists only the 2009 I'm not sure how far it will get me but it's worth a shot. :thumbsup:

The TSB supports the idea that it was suppose to come form the factory.

 

My $.02 Front plate required in my state. The dealer just slapped the plate on the front w/their ad bracket. Looked bad, but all the new cars on the lot were like that. Only after six months or so did I see the bulletin on another forum site and requested dealer to make it right. Even tho the bracket is black plastic it is formed to the bumper and still looks better than nothing. Parts guy tried to charge me but I held his feet to the fire with the service dept and he then gave it to me. It may be they take the part out when they get the car in from factory and charge the owners who don't research, but I could be wrong. Pretty strange to have such disparity in the way stuff like this is handled by the dealership.

 

I'm pretty sure the bracket is STANDARD equipment... maybe some dealers remove them and then sell them to their customers?? I live in a province where I don't need a front plate and got one.

 

My 09 did not come with the bracket, and I've already been pulled over because I don't have the plate on the front. Thanks for the TSB reference though.

 

The Service Manager told me that it was common for Toyota to not have the front bracket included with the vehicle during the first year of a new model. As with other issues Toyota then had to play catch-up for existing owners.

 

I haven't got a chance to swing by the local dealer yet. I'll see if I can do it in the next day or two.

 

Well, I had the front license plate bracket installed today and Toyota did not let me down.....NOT! The person installing the bracket positioned the form fitting bracket so that there was a 2" gap between the bumper and the brackets bottom! It was such a sad sight. Seeing this debacle shocked me so much that I did not get upset and I did not go back into the service department. I simply got in my Venza, went home and uninstalled the assembly. Taking matters into my own hands. Regardless of how bad the install my drab Texas handicap license plate would stlll looke terrible in the bracket so I decided to dress up the assembly.

Additional Products Purcahsed

• A trip to Pep boys provided me with a ultra slim frame which fit within the bracket to solve the looks problem. I also purchase a second ultra slim frame for the rear license plate.
• Next, I stopped by my local Ace Hardware store and purchased a roll of 1/2" x 3/4" automotive/marine grade high density foam stripping with adhesive tape on one side and a role of heavy duty exterior mounting tape (equivalent to 3M's trim mounting tape).

Sub-Assembly

• The license plate was thoroughly cleaned then waxed.
• I attached the license plate to the bracket using the double sided mounting tape to ensure a well aligned and rattle free fit. (NOTE: The Toyota bracket is not of the highest quality. Both the top and bottom have about an 1/16" bow. Believe it or not this bow is noticeable especially if a bare license plate is mounted within the bracket.)
• The 1/2" x 3/4" high density foam stripping was attached to the open section on the bottom rear bottom of the bracket again using the double sided mounted tape leaving the stripping own adhesive tape available when mounting the bracket to the bumper. This step ensures the assembly will not rattle against the bumper plus ensuring a consistent gap between the assembly and the bumper.

Final Mounting

• The entire bumper license plate area was cleaned to provide unobstructed access to the bolt holes and a good surface for the stripping tape's adhesive.
• Removed the protective film from the foam stripping adhesive tape.
• Next I placed both Toyota supplied 6mm hex bolts into the assembly's mounting holes.
• While holding the assembly about an inch away from the bumper I screwed in both hex bolts just far enough to ensure the assemble was properly aligned.
• Using both hands I carefully and quickly pushed the assembly onto the bumper. With the back bottom stripping now adhered to the bumper the assembly was in place. The two hex bolts were tightened only enough to ensure the assembly was secure.
• Decorative covers were attached to the two top hex bolts and the two unused both mounting holes using the double sided mounting tape.
• Using the type of exterior mounting tape and exterior grade high density foam with its own adhesive tape ensures the entire assembly can be removed with little trouble and without damning the bumper's finish.

So there you have it. In spite of Toyota I grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to self control and a little imagination. In closing, I plan to add a photo to this reply within the new couple of days.

Oh, almost forgot. After completing the installation I contacted my Service Department Supervisor and explained the shoddy workmanship in a positive constructive manner. He assured me that both the service advisor and the tech would soon be counseled. Over the past year my dealer knows one thing for sure - "I am the customer who expects the job to be done correctly and is not hesitant to praise good work or if necessary point out less than acceptable products and services. I truly believe that if all automobile owners did this we might find ourselves with better dealers and service departments."

 

Good job!

But after reading about the poor quality mounting bracket, I'm wondering if I should even bother trying to get one since I already have a cheap slim mounting bracket.

After reading this thread I was noticing how many cars in my neighborhood have no front bracket whatsoever. At least mine has something.

 

Good write up. I am also using a slim bracket and I backed it and the rear plate with foam padding and outdoor double sided tape. I think I will still hit the dealer up for an "official" front bracket and see which one is better.

 

I am very happy with the looks of my new hybrid bracket. Like I said I hope to have a photo for all to see very soon.

 

Reference post #21

As promised here is a link to the installed bracket assembly photograph.

http://api.ning.com/files/fIIlh52Q*...2Q*7GSk0uuQfQMLARuES2wU6JshRV3KMdusfyMSPiYrMgscYlixpi4m1wH/venzafrontplate1.jpg

 

Reference post #21

As promised here is a link to the installed bracket assembly photograph.

http://api.ning.com/files/fIIlh52Q*...2Q*7GSk0uuQfQMLARuES2wU6JshRV3KMdusfyMSPiYrMgscYlixpi4m1wH/venzafrontplate1.jpg

Looks great nice job.

 

Wow, great job on the bracket.

 

I have the opposite problem. There was a plate on the front bumper... just screwed into a couple of holes in the bumper. PA doesn't require a front plate and I don't want one. Took it off, and had a couple unsightly bolts in the front bumper. Remove the bolts... even MORE unsightly. Holes. After contacting my salesman by phone and email no less than 5 times (and my husband stopping in once), they finally mailed me some caps to put over the bolts. They look terrible. It looks like my car has twin zits on the front bumper.

Since my car will be requiring extensive bodywork due to a near-miss with a deer this morning (but a direct hit on the guard rail! :headbang: ) I am going to ask the dealer (definitely not the dealer where I purchased) if I can just pay them to fill in the holes.

 

I have the opposite problem. There was a plate on the front bumper... just screwed into a couple of holes in the bumper. PA doesn't require a front plate and I don't want one...............

I may have advise for you but first additional information is needed. Was the plate installed on your Venza by the dealer a PA license plate or a dealer advertisement plate or some other. Please be specific with your answer.

Based upon your answer and if your bumper will not be replaced due to your recent accident you may be able to get Toyota to replace/repair your bumper to as new condition based upon the wrongful actions of your initial dealer.

I look forward to your response.

Louis

 

If you have damage to the front bumper, they may just replace the bumper. If so, just let them know you don't want it drilled. Good luck.

 

I would be surprised if they replace the bumper, but I will definitely ask them.

 

Another web site (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@548.pPaUaE8xNws@.f1c70ba/23#MSG23) has a post that the front bracket is an extra cost ($32) option from Toyota, and that they were out of stock until next week. I'm Not Pleased if Toyota is charging for these brackets.

In other news, I replaced the rear cheap black plastic advertising license plate holder supplied by the dealer with a steel ultra slim one from Pep Boys. The bottom 2 screws I used were 1/4 X 3/8 aluminum from Home Depot- they were short enough to keep from contacting the paint. After installing the screw covers, it looked great. The change from black plastic to steel changes the look a lot. Thanks to lpatrick for the ultra slim frame suggestion! It looks good on the back!

 

I did buy an '09 Venza a couple of weeks ago. It only has the dealer's front plate and not the front plate mounting bracket. I did check the inside of the glove compartment and rear compartments to make it wasn't hiding someplace. I called up the dealer and explained to them the front plate and TBS and he said he would look into it. A little while later I got a message from him that the front bracket was on order and it should be here Friday.

 

My two Venza's did not have the plate frame, so I called the dealer. They checked out all their venza's on the lot, which was 33 of them and none of them had them in the cargo area. They then called Toyota headquarters and said what is up.
They shipped two of them to me, which I installed and gave me a gift certificiate for the find. They appreciated me letting them know about the frame, which no one ever pointed out to them before.