Toyota · Venza · 2014
2014 Toyota Venza
1
Recall
30
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2014 Toyota Venza has 1 recall and 30 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (5 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2014 Toyota Venza page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 5 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2014 Toyota Venza currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 30 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (5), vehicle speed control (4), unknown or other (4).
- Vehicle
- 2014 Toyota Venza
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 30
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 21V257000April 13, 2021
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 Status
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.
Owner Complaints
30 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2, 2026
Sudden shattering of windshield and panoramic sunroof glass. The glass suddenly shattered with no obvious impact of any type.
AIR BAGS
CRASHOct 4, 2025
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.
AIR BAGS
Sep 13, 2023
I called the dealership in Feb 2022 to have recall done and was told they were ordering the parts but have not heard from them.
STEERING
Aug 3, 2023
The vehicle started to exhibit a popping or clunking sound in the steering Column after 125,000 miles. Was told it was not dangerous and continued to drive while albeit was still distracting. At 165,000, the sound became extremely loud at hwy speeds of 70-80mph and cause the stee...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the screen was back over protection screen was blank. Additionally, the OnStar and the radio were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed ...
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AIR BAGS
Jan 1, 2021
I have been trying to have this recall taken care of at key west Toyota they have made no effort to remedy this situation. I have emailed and called numerous time with never getting a call back.
STEERING
Oct 29, 2020
I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND COULD FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTEN LIKE IT WAS LOCKING UP. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED TO GREEN I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND HAD NO POWER IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I MANUALLY TURNED WHEEL AS HARD AS I COULD AND DRIFTED ACROSS ROAD WITH VERY LITTLE ...
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AIR BAGS
Nov 10, 2018
IN NOVEMBER 2018 A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DISPLAY INDICATED A MALFUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT DIAGNOSED. THEIR ANALYSIS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE LEFT FRONT SENSOR AND THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ...
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SUSPENSION
Jun 10, 2018
I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT 2WE MAKING A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THEY CHANGED THE SHOCKS, BUT THE NOISE DIDN'T STOP. I TOOK IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC THAT TOLD ME THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR BUSHINGS, WHICH ARE PLASTIC (MOST OF THE TIME THE B...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 24, 2018
THE DUST IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING'S EVAPORATOR FLAKING OFF SMALL PIECES. CARSPEC'S HEARD MULTIPLE EXPLANATIONS AS TO WHY THE EVAPORATOR DOES THIS: THE PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE EVAPORATOR FLAKES OFF, THE EVAPORATOR'S ALUMINUM CORRODES, ETC. THE BLOWER TAKES THES...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Venza have?
The 2014 Toyota Venza has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2014 Toyota Venza?
NHTSA has received 30 owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Toyota Venza.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2014 Toyota Venza?
The 2014 Toyota Venza received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Venza?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2014 Toyota Venza are air bags (5 reports), vehicle speed control (4 reports), unknown or other (4 reports).
Does the 2014 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2014 Toyota Venza. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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