The contact's mother owns a 2015 Toyota Venza. While the contact's mother was driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the accelerator pedal failed to function as intended. The accelerator pedal was stuck and the vehicle accelerated out of control. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle drove through the stop sign and continued to accelerate for approximately 300 feet, down a curved road and crashed into two trees before coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's mother and the contact's mother's husband were transported to a local medical center. The contact's mother sustained scratches and bruises from the waist up from the seat belt and air bag deployment. The contact's mother's husband sustained a fractured sternum, massive bruising across the lower abdomen, hemorrhaging in the lower abdomen, bruising in the right shoulder and chest, severe bruising on the neck and back, hemorrhaging in the neck, bruised ribs, a large cut on the right elbow, and scrapes and bruises over the body. In addition, the passenger's side front tire entered the passenger’s side compartment pinning contact's mother's husband's legs. A Police report was filed.
The worst 2015 Toyota Venza problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags6
- Brakes5
- Seats4
- Acceleration3
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Airbags6
- Brakes5
- Seats4
- Acceleration3
- Engine2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 21V257000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Toyota Venza 205
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
2015 Toyota Venza fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 |
| 2.7L 4‑cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 |
What 2015 Toyota Venza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Sunroof shattered while I was on the highway almost injuring me and causing me to get into an accident, no rocks or debris found to cause this. Toyota refuses to take any responsibility for this and I have to fix it myself
The navigation and radio system will cut off and restart that warning. This loses critical settings and distracts drivers from attention to the road. If you’re using navigation, it’s gone if you are listening to instructions from an external source connected to the system, it’s gone. This radio is definitely available for inspection. This is a frequent occurrence on most any trip at any time multiple times per trip. This is definitely a safety hazard, if traveling in heavy traffic and unfamiliar places.
Sunroof leaking into front driver & passenger pillars with airbags. Dealership quotes $6k to fix, but they didn’t know where / how it’s leaking!! There are no drain lines in this model, so it’s just a leak into the air bags plain and simple. This is a manufacturer issue- if no drain lines / weep holes, then why do you have to replace a $6k sunroof to fix an $50 seal / gasket? Very Unsat. Others are having the same issue. Saw 13 others with similar or same issue on the federal safety agency website…Toyota dealer was charging me $1,000 to look at it and tell me , yeah, there is a leak! Thats why I brought it to you! This is the panoramic sunroof model. Very unsafe!
The engine is consuming oil at an alarming rate. Didn’t reach my normal 5000 miles for an oil change and the oil stick was bone dry. Its put me and my family at risk because its the main reason the car is driving. No it has not been reproduced. No. Yes there was a warning lamp almost a year ago when it first happened where the engine burned most of the oil leaving nothing in the engine.
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 had it fixed. Three weeks ago the light went off I made an appointment right away and today they told me it was the same issue and had to replace the wires on the passenger side. I called Toyota and they told me it was up to the discretion of the tech. I called the tech at the Chrysler Center and she told me that they couldn’t do that because they would have to file a report and then deal with Toyota. I was not happy with that response and I said oh so you are telling me that’s too much work and I am on my own. I just ended up paying for it twice now. The drivers side was $594.00 and today’s charges were $485.00. This is a safety issue and should be addressed
On 10/24/22, I was stopped in traffic at the lower end of a hill. This was in Arlington, TX on Lamar St. near Collins traveling east. Although I was using my brakes as we were at a red light, the car started accelerating forward. It would not stop with further brake usage or trying to put the car into park position. I hit the car in front of me gently. Not seeing any damage, and because the other driver did not feel the impact, I did not report the incident to the insurance company. I do not know if it was a brake problem or other problem. I recently purchased the car after my Toyota Camry was totaled at the end of July 2022. However, that car had a similar problem in another accident that was reported to my Allstate agent.
Extremely uncomfortable drivers side and passenger headrests, causing my head and neck to be pushed forward. This causes me back and neck pain, pushing you in a position to have chronic neck/back pain and very bad posture. I’ve seen many complaints online, including many newer makes and models. It sounds like the new feature is supposed to reduce whiplash, in the chance of an accident, but if people take their headrests off or flip them backwards then it’s a bad design. I am 5 feet 5 inches tall, and I’ve heard of this affecting others of a similar height, please consider redesigning
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V257000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Venza. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Questions about the 2015 Toyota Venza
Is the 2015 Toyota Venza reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Venza, fewer than a typical Venza model year.
What is the 2015 Toyota Venza year score?
The 2015 Toyota Venza scores 82 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Venza: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Venza?
Airbags, with 6 complaints. Next is brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Venza have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Venza airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 21V257000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Venza have bad airbags?
The Toyota Venza model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (14 complaints) and 2013 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Venza get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Toyota Venza range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.7L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 26 highway.
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