YearToAvoid

2014 Toyota Venza Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Toyota Venza ranks as the Best year among the 7 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 0 and just 31 complaints. It has one recall, for airbag wiring, and no do-not-drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#7 of 7 Venza years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
31
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21.5
19.5 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2014 Toyota Venza problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags6 (19%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (16%)
  3. Brakes4 (13%)
  4. Engine4 (13%)
  5. Other4 (13%)
  6. Steering3 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
  8. Fuel System2 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report the transmission shifting from park to reverse on its own at very low mileage, in one case causing a foot injury.
  • Others describe the vehicle unexpectedly lurching or failing to hold speed while decelerating, sometimes requiring the driver to shift into park to stop.
  • Several owners say the vehicle moved forward unexpectedly while they were pressing the brake pedal.
  • A steering complaint describes the vehicle veering left and right intermittently at highway speed, which the dealer could not diagnose.
  • One owner reported the sunroof shattering overnight while the car sat parked and unused in a garage.
  • A brake complaint describes the brakes failing to engage at 55 mph, resulting in a crash.
2014 Toyota Venza complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014Dec 2014Aug 2015Oct 2016Jan 2018Dec 2019Aug 2023Oct 2025
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2014 (2).

2014 Toyota Venza recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V257000Apr 13, 2021Airbags279,040 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2014 Toyota Venza fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,025
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Venza years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002009201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best1725421.5
2013Caution6759421.5
2014Best031121.5
2015Good3327121.5

All Toyota Venza years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Venza reliable?
Among the 7 Venza model years with data, 2014 ranks as the Best year, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Venza year, and only 31 total complaints.
What is the top problem area for the 2014 Toyota Venza?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 6 complaints and 19% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 26,000.
Does the 2014 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 21V257000) covers airbag wiring that may become damaged by regular use of the driver-side door; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2014 Venza compare to other model years?
The 2014 Venza has the lowest complaint index (0) of all 7 tracked years, well below the 2009 model year's index of 100, which is rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Venza?
The 2014 Venza is EPA-rated at 21.5 mpg combined (19.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.