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2014 Toyota Venza Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 Venza years

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

The 2014 Toyota Venza has 31 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 Venza model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (6 complaints, 19% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
31
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
6 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21.5
19.5 city / 26 hwy

Top 2014 Toyota Venza problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2014 Toyota Venza complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2014Dec 2014Aug 2015Oct 2016Jan 2018Dec 2019Aug 2023Oct 2025
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2015 (6).

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 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Toyota Venza ranks #7 of 7 among Venza model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 31 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Venza?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (6 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (5 complaints), and brakes (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 8,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Toyota Venza, most recently reported 2021, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Venza?
EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Venza at 21.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.