2015 Toyota Venza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 Venza years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Toyota Venza has 27 complaints and a complaint index of 33, ranking 5th of 7 model years with data. It carries a Good verdict, with one airbag-wiring recall and no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19.5 city / 26 hwy
Top 2015 Toyota Venza problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other10 (37%)
- Airbags6 (22%)
- Brakes5 (19%)
- Structure & Body5 (19%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle surging forward unexpectedly when releasing the gas pedal, sometimes continuing to accelerate even while braking.
- Several drivers report the surge led to low-speed crashes at stop signs or in parking lots, including one that jumped a concrete curb.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in side-impact and rear-end collisions, even at highway-adjacent speeds around 30 mph.
- One owner reported the driver's seat frame moved forward and back into the rear seats after a rear-end crash, with no airbag deployment.
- A driver noted a haze forming on the exterior of the windshield when wipers pass over it in rain, distinct from a typical wiper defect.
- One report described the driver's seat frame needing replacement under the Takata-related recall process.
2015 Toyota Venza recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other Venza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Venza reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 27 complaints and a complaint index of 33 for the 2015 Venza, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Venza model years.
- What problems does the 2015 Toyota Venza have?
- The top problem areas are Airbags (22% of complaints), Brakes (19%), and Structure & Body (19%). Several brake complaints describe unintended surging that led to crashes.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Venza have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (21V257000) covers damaged SRS wiring near the driver-side door that can affect airbag deployment. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 Venza compare to other years?
- It ranks 5th worst out of 7 model years with data. The 2012 and 2014 Venza rate Best with lower complaint indexes of 17 and 0, while 2009 and 2010 rate Avoid with indexes of 100 and 83.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Venza?
- EPA rates it at 21.5 mpg combined (19.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.