This page covers 1 recall, 30 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Venza.
21–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2014 Toyota Venza, the complaint picture is fairly spread across several systems with no single dominant issue. The most-reported area involves airbags, where owners describe deployments not occurring during collisions they felt warranted it. Windshield and panoramic sunroof glass shattering without any apparent impact is another recurring theme, with multiple owners reporting the glass let go unexpectedly while driving or parked. Steering complaints center on a popping or clunking noise from the steering column that, in some cases, progresses over time into steering wheel vibration and pulling at highway speeds. A smaller cluster of vehicle speed control complaints rounds out the picture. A single report mentions water intrusion affecting the backup camera, radio, and related controls, though that appears isolated rather than a pattern across multiple owners.
30
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The airbag system wiring in the driver-side door can become damaged from normal door use over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver-side door wiring and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
