Most common 2014 Toyota Venza problems
Share of the 31 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Venza complaints by model year
Best Venza years: 2012, 2015, 2014. Years to avoid: 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2014 Toyota Venza recalls (1)
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.
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.
What 2014 Toyota Venza owners say
Air bags
My daughter was in an accident where a 2025 ram quad cab hit her at full speed in the drivers front wheel. The airbags didn't deploy allowing her head to break the side window. The recall for the side airbag had been completed.
I received a safety recall notice (21TA01) from Toyota for non-deployment of airbags. I scheduled an appointment with Kendall Toyota in Eugene, Oregon. They called me and told me they had to keep my car overnight because they had to special order the part (part # 04001-0590T). The SRS Warning Check Airbag system has been flashing on my dashboard when I have a passenger in my car. The day I dropped the car off they sent me a text trying to add $2000+ in additional services of which I declined as my car only has 89k miles on it and these services were suggested before 125k miles. The next day I receive a text saying my car is ready for pick up. So I went and I picked up the car and the only thing the advisor said to me was the car was "all set". The next time I had a passenger the SRS Check Airbag systems warning light comes on again. …
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a garage without warning. It was unknown if a police report was filed or if any injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 25 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate but the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle had to be put in park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 900.
Transmission & drivetrain
Tengo problemas en la traccin delantera y en el tren trasero, cuando guo el vehculo en las rectas, curvas y en todo momento la guagua se siente arrastrando las gomas. En la parte delantera esta escalonando las gomas y ademas tiene problemas de estabilidad en la carretera. El tcnico privado recomienda el cambio de las botellas frontales, ajustes de los platos de los 4 neumticos y alineamiento. Estos problemas que presenta el automvil se resuelven realizandole al vehculo las recomendaciones que especifica el tcnico especializado, utilizo un tcnico privado ya que el dealer no quiere resolver el problema, este indica que el problema es del manufacturero del neumtico pero, el manufacturero indica que los neumticos estn en optimas condiciones y que el problema es del dealer, que el automvil tiene un problema en el tren delantero y trasero.
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2014 Toyota Venza engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 26 / 23 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Toyota Venza a good car?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Venza rates better than average: 49% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Venza at the same age. It is one of the best Venza years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Toyota Venza?
The air bags — 6 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (4) and transmission & drivetrain (3).
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Venza have?
There is 1 recall for the 2014 Toyota Venza, the most recent from April 13, 2021 (curtain). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Venza?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2015 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009 and 2010. See the full Toyota Venza years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Toyota Venza problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 8,000 miles; 81% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.