With 1 recalls and 31 complaints, the 2014 Toyota Venza rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V2570002021-13-04

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Toyota Venza's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 31 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags6

02Unknown Or Other4

03Vehicle Speed Control4

04Steering3

05Structure2

31 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Venza Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

18-20city

25-26hwy

$2,950-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Venza ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Venza - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,950/yr6/10 Average

Venza 4WD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

Venza - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Venza 4WD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Toyota Venza

35States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

719%

FLFlorida

688%

TXTexas

658%

DCWashington DC

516%

MDMaryland

435%

WAWashington

385%

ILIllinois

354%

NYNew York

344%

PAPennsylvania

324%

DEDelaware

253%

NJNew Jersey

253%

OROregon

243%

NCNorth Carolina

233%

NHNew Hampshire

213%

GAGeorgia

192%

UT16

MO16

CO15

OH14

TN14

MN13

WI13

MA12

IN12

AZ12

MI11

KY10

VT9

NV9

OK9

CT7

ME6

NE5

RI5

SC5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

2014 Toyota Venza: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2014 Toyota Venza a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2014 Toyota Venza. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Toyota Venza?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Toyota Venza?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $217 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Venza?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 31 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2014 compare to other Toyota Venza years?

Each Toyota Venza model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Toyota Venza overview page.