2015 Toyota VENZA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Toyota VENZA has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: head rest very uncomfortable for driver 5'2". develop neck and back pains from driving with standard head rest. head rest too far forward..

11 crash reports 5 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

10 complaints

29%

• HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.
• 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
• SUNROOF EXPLODED INTO MILLIONS OF PIECES WHILE IN THE CLOSED POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN MEMPHIS, ON JULY 19, 2018. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG THAT SCARED THE DRIVER CAUSING HER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF AN OBJECT STRIK

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

6 complaints

18%

• 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 DRIV
• The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that a drunk driver hit her vehicle on the driver's side while stopped at a stoplight. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was taken to the hospital and was treated for her injuries. The front seat passe
• The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“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 DRIV”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

5 complaints

15%

• HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.
• PROBLEMAS CON EL TRENDELANTERO Y SITEMA DEL PLATOS
• TAKATA RECALL, DRIVER SEAT FRAM NEED TO REPLACED, WHEN I REPORT THIS PROBLEM IS AROUND 35.000. MILE BUT THE SERVICE ADVISER AT DEALER DO NOT IN WRIGHTING RECORD THEY LET THIS ISSUE GO OVER MILEGE WARRANTY, 36.000. SO NOW TOYOTA COMPANNY IS AGREE TO OFFER A 60% FOR THE REPLACE PRICE I HAVE TO PAY $

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

15%

• 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 HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN USED TO
• 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
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“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 HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN USED TO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

• 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 HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN USED TO
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 34 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: 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 DRIV
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: 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 HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN USED TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)