2015 Toyota Venza Problems
Compared with other Toyota Venza years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
6/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.4× that of a typical Toyota Venza year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 9 of its 28 complaints were filed by the end of 2017.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (9 complaints, median 70,000 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.7L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Toyota Venza (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Venza. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and brakes (5). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,500 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 205 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the curtain and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 6 Toyota Venza model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 6 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown9 32%
- Air bags6 21%
- Brakes5 18%
- Seats4 14%
- Engine2 7.1%
- Equipment1 3.6%
- Seat belts1 3.6%
- Body and structure1 3.6%
- Suspension1 3.6%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “Driving down the highway and coming to a stop sign there was a sudden explosion...it sounded like a tire exploded but louder. I stopped at the stop sign and got out of my car and walked around the vehicle for a busted tire, but then I saw that my sunroof was continuing to crack...the sunroof had exploded. I walked to the vehicle that had stopped behind me and asked them if they had seen anything hit my car and they said no. My sunroof continued to shatter as I drove home. Frightening situation! …”
NHTSA complaint #11331725, filed 2020-06, 104,000 milesAir bags: “My vehicle was not listed under the recall for airbags. Yet, yesterday I was involved in a fairly serious t-bone collision that affected the entire front end of my Venza and no airbags went off. It was a city street intersection and both vehicles were moving about 30 miles per hour. Neither the drivers or passenger side doors would open from the impact so why no air bags?...updated 01/25/16”
NHTSA complaint #10820401, filed 2016-01, 23,500 milesBrakes: “I was approaching a stop sign at the corner or church and main streets in chester, vermont at less than 10 MPH the car surged forward and would not stop. I t-boned a car coming down main street and the car continued to surge across the road. This is a surging problem that Toyota is fully aware of.”
NHTSA complaint #10794353, filed 2015-11, 6,280 milesSeats: “Takata recall, driver seat fram need to replaced, when I report this problem is around 35.000. Mile but the service adviser at dealer do not in wrighting record they let this issue go over milege warranty, 36.000. So now Toyota companny is agree to offer a 60% for the replace price I have to pay $756.64+tax, I ask Toyota to take full responsible for replace the driver seat,”
NHTSA complaint #11075252, filed 2018-02, 35 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,208 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Toyota Venza. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venza · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.3% risk |
| Venza · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.5% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Toyota Venza version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venza FWD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Venza FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Venza 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Venza 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V257000Apr 13, 2021Air bags › Side/window › CurtainCovers: Toyota Venza 2009–2015
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.
Recall details for the 2015 Toyota Venza → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 205 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Body and structure. Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type…
- 11007455Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11006161Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11007445Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
Other model years of the Toyota Venza
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 | 23,500 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 6 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 31 | 8,000 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 9 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 59 | 36,895 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 54 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 25 | 47,000 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 59 | 45,300 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2010 | 79 | 37,000 | 9 | — | 24 | 75 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 173 | 40,000 | 8 | — | 24 | 100 · More | Falling |
All Toyota Venza model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Toyota Venza have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Venza as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Toyota Venza is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.
Has the 2015 Toyota Venza been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2015 Toyota Venza do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Toyota Venza 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Venza get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Venza (Venza, 2.7L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Toyota Venza reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,500 miles and the middle half falls between 6,208 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.