2014 Toyota Venza
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 173 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My daughter was in an accident where a 2025 ram quad cab hit her at full speed in the drivers front wheel. The airbags didnât deploy allowing her head to break the side window. The recall for the side airbag had been completed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-07
I called the dealership in Feb 2022 to have recall done and was told they were ordering the parts but have not heard from them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-13
Vehicle speed control
13% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a garage without warning. It was unknown if a police report was filed or if any injuries were sustained.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-12
Suspension
10% · 3 reportsSteering
10% · 3 reportsService brakes
10% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My brakes failed at a low speed at a mcdonalds and I hit a car in front of me. My son and grandaugher were in the car with me. I couldn't get the car to stop no matter how much I pushed on the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted gears from park to reverse independently and without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-27
Also filed under Power train
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-10-19Air bags21V257000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V257000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2014 Toyota Venza reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Venza is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Venza?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Venza have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.