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2015 Toyota Venza: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2015 Toyota Venza — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.

Owners filed 27 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 71% of 2015 SUVs. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (30%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2015 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

27

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

22

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 71% of 2015 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2015 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (30% of 27 reports), followed by air bags (22%).

Unknown Or Other30% · 8 reports
Air Bags22% · 6 reports
Seats15% · 4 reports
Engine7% · 2 reports
Service Brakes7% · 2 reports
Vehicle Speed Control7% · 2 reports
Structure4% · 1 report
Suspension4% · 1 report

+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 27 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11491108, ODI 10794716, ODI 11724085, ODI 11679720, ODI 11331725.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air Bags · 21V257000Details +

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2015 Toyota Venza SUV AWD NHTSA source

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2015 Toyota Venza SUV FWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Venza2.7L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive202623
Venza3.5L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive192621

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2015 Toyota Venza: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Owners filed 27 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Toyota Venza — fewer complaints than 71% of comparable 2015 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Toyota Venza?

The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (30% of complaints) and air bags (22%).

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Venza have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2015 Toyota Venza, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Venza get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Venza between 21 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.