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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-TOYOTA-VENZA NHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2015 · Toyota

Toyota Venza problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 27 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2015 Venza?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

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Top trouble spots 1 category with 3+ complaints

airbags
6 reports · fails ~57,750 mi · avg $1,100
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Venza · cruise control 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…
11/17/2015 · at 6,280 mi · NHTSA ODI #10794353.0
2015 Venza · airbags
Last December my airbag light came on. I took it to Minot Chrysler Center and Toyota Center and they told me the wires for the airbag under the drivers seat were frayed and needed to be replaced. They also had to replace the harness because they said that too was not working. I…
2015 Venza · cruise control Crash
On august 18th, I was driving my husband's 2015 Toyota venza. I ordinarily do not drive it as the vehicle has a surging forward problem. When you take your food off the gas pedal, the vehicle surges forward which one can compensate by quickly hitting the brake pedal. My…
10/28/2015 · at 2,700 mi · NHTSA ODI #10786599.0
2015 Venza · brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota venza. The contact stated that the rear brakes vibrated and then seized while driving various speeds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gosch Toyota (located at 350 carriage cir, hemet, ca 92545, (951)…
10/24/2018 · at 50,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11142475.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 21V257000 April 13, 2021

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Venza vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Venza reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Toyota Venza is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2015 Toyota Venza?

On the NHTSA data, the 2015 Toyota Venza does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 6 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 57,750 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 57,750 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Venza has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Toyota Venza?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 27 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Toyota/Venza. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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