2014 Toyota Venza recalls and problems

The 2014 Toyota Venza has 1 safety recall and 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

6 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Toyota Venza vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Toyota Venza recalls

Recall 21V-257: Air Bags

Reported Apr 13, 2021 · 279,040 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

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.

2014 Toyota Venza problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	6
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Unknown or Other	4
Power Train	3
Service Brakes	3
Steering	3
Suspension	3
Visibility	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Structure	2
Tires	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
Structure › Body — 2
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Toyota Venza complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Jun 10, 2026

I received a safety recall notice (21TA01) from Toyota for non-deployment of airbags. I scheduled an appointment with Kendall Toyota in Eugene, Oregon. They called me and told me they had to keep my car overnight because they had to special order the part (part # 04001-0590T). The SRS Warning Check Airbag system has been flashing on my dashboard when I have a passenger in my car. The day I dropped the car off they sent me a text trying to add $2000+ in additional services of which I declined as my car only has 89k miles on it and these services were suggested before 125k miles. The next day I…

Unknown or Other · reported Feb 14, 2026

Sudden shattering of windshield and panoramic sunroof glass. The glass suddenly shattered with no obvious impact of any type.

Air Bags · reported Oct 7, 2025

My daughter was in an accident where a 2025 ram quad cab hit her at full speed in the drivers front wheel. The airbags didnât deploy allowing her head to break the side window. The recall for the side airbag had been completed.

Back Over Prevention · at 130,000 miles · reported Apr 24, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Venza. The contact stated that the screen was back over protection screen was blank. Additionally, the OnStar and the radio were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the buttons were filled with water and that the camera, OnStar, and radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Air Bags · reported Sep 13, 2023

I called the dealership in Feb 2022 to have recall done and was told they were ordering the parts but have not heard from them.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Toyota Venza have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Toyota Venza: 21V-257 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Toyota Venza?

Owners report air bags problems most often (6 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.