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The 2015 Toyota Venza is associated with 27 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 7 reports (26% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 23 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 27 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (7 / 26%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 8 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 21–23 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Venza 2.7L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Venza 3.5L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Venza 4WD 2.7L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Venza 4WD 3.5L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.5%
SUV AWD 14.299999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Toyota Venza models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Summary of 27 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
27
Crash Reports
8
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 5 complaints (2 crashes)
Seats & Restraints 3 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints (1 crash)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 2 complaints (2 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Toyota Venza problems & component breakdown (12 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V257000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Toyota Venza

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Toyota Venza

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Toyota Venza have?

The 2015 Toyota Venza is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Venza?

NHTSA records list 27 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Toyota Venza. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 7 filings (26% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Toyota Venza?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Toyota Venza earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Toyota Venza get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Toyota Venza range from 21 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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