Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Toyota Venza. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (31)
31 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 19.4% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 12.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 12.9% |
| Power train | 3 | 9.7% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 9.7% |
| Steering | 3 | 9.7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 9.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 6.5% |
| Structure | 2 | 6.5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 6.5% |
How 2014 compares with other Venza years
Best and worst Venza years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 173 | 8 |
| 2010 | 79 | 9 |
| 2011 | 59 | 6 |
| 2012 | 25 | 4 |
| 2013 | 59 | 4 |
| 2014 | 31 | 1 |
| 2015 | 27 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Toyota Venza suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 392 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 | 392 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 388 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 413 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 425 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Toyota Venza FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Venza have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 21V257000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Venza problems?
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (6), Unknown or other (4), Vehicle speed control (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Toyota Venza get?
EPA rates the 2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 20 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Toyota Venza get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Toyota Venza suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Venza compare with other years?
Among the 2009–2021 Toyota Venza model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2009 the most (173). The 2014 drew 31. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.