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2015 Toyota Venza problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2015 Toyota Venza sits mid-pack among Venza years: 34 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 72, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Other leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

34

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Venza years?

Venza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted234 complaints2009: 228 complaints2010: 110 complaints2011: 89 complaints2012: 34 complaints2013: 87 complaints2014: 38 complaints2015: 34 complaints2021: 234 complaints2022: 73 complaints2023: 29 complaints2024: 32 complaints
Venza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Toyota Venza problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1029%
Airbags618%
Brakes515%
Seats412%
Engine26%
Speed Control26%
Suspension13%
Transmission13%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Body & Structure13%
Seat Belts13%

Does the 2015 Toyota Venza have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V257000AirbagsApril 13, 2021 · 279,040 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ACCIDENT STOPPING AT STOP SIGN CAR ACCELERATED THUS CRASHING INTO ANOTHER CAR THE VENZA SURGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY BEFORE FINALLY STOPPING ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROADWAY COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL SURGING FORWARD ON ITS OWN”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 12, 2015 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · January 12, 2016 · crash

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 12, 2015 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA VENZA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. DUE TO THE IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD AND THEN BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEATS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · June 18, 2018 · crash

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 12, 2015 · crash

2015 Toyota Venza — common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Venza reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 34 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Venza year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2015 Venza problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (10 complaints), airbags (6 complaints), brakes (5 complaints).

Does the 2015 Toyota Venza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Toyota Venza. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Venza years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Venza years to avoid are 2021, 2009, 2010. The cleanest record among Venza years belongs to 2023.

How safe is the 2015 Toyota Venza?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Toyota Venza earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.