Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Venza.
Body SUV
The 2014 Toyota Venza is a midsize SUV engineered to use 6.4 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. With only 31 total owner complaints and a single recall—centered on the air bag system—this model year represents a notably reliable point in the Venza’s history, which spans from 2009 to 2024 and saw a peak of 181 complaints in 2021.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCENTEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-55R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified
OE service part numbers OEM · verified
Engine oil filter
9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter
17801YZZ02 alt 17801YZZ06
Fuel filter
770240T010
Spark plug
9091901233 alt 9091901247
Front wiper blades
852120T020 alt 852220T030
Serpentine belt
90916A2020 alt 99367K1550
Thermostat
90916A3003 alt 90916A3002
Cabin air filter
8713907020 alt 8713950100
Full specifications
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC
Overall length
189 in
Overall width
75.2 in
Overall height
63.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Curb weight
4045 lb
Track (front / rear)
64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)
57/43
Performance & power Independent road tests
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Venza of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
Lubricants & capacities
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
3
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
2.9
Brake Fluid
DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil
80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity
1.9 Pints
Engine Oil
5W-30 · API
Engine torques
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
192 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
184 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts
61 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts
Lower: 15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
15 ft-lbs
Main Bearings
16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
10.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
10.0 ft-lbs
Chassis torques
Lug Nuts
76 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug
36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug
36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub
217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub
217 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub
217 ft-lbs
Ignition
Cylinder Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order
1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
50 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer
Denso
Spark Plug Gap
0.039
Battery & A/C
Refrigerant
R134a
Refrigerant Capacity
1.00-1.20 lbs
Oil Group
PAG
Oil Type
46
Oil Capacity
4.90 oz
Standard BCI Group Number
24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number
24F
Service checks
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum
44.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum
50.0 psi
Residual Pressure
21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance
0.3-100 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance
11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression
142
Engine Oil Pressure
4.4 psi @ Idle, 38 psi @ 4000 rpm psi
Engine Oil Pressure
11.6 @ Idle, 55.5 psi @ 6000 rpm psi
Brakes
Torque Caliper to Bracket
24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
58 ft-lbs
Brake Application
WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket
24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
77 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness
Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness
0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit
0.0059 in
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12
7 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90
18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1
27 ft. lbs.
27 ft. lbs
2
27 ft. lbs.
27 ft. lbs
3
90 degrees.
90 degrees
4
90 degrees.; From the bolt flange, measure thread diameter at 4.17 in (106 mm). If less than the minimum .417 in. (10.6 mm), replace. Apply oil to flange and threads.
90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1
27 ft. lbs.
27 ft. lbs
2
90 degrees.
90 degrees
3
90 degrees.; Bolts 9-10: 22 ft. lbs.; Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt, threads and flanges with engine oil.
90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.
1
27.0 ft. lbs.
27 ft. lbs
2
90 degrees
90 degrees
3
90 degrees
90 degrees
4
Bolts 9-10 22 ft. lbs.
22 ft. lbs
Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.
Every 5,000 mi
Brake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi
Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 mi
Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 mi
Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi
Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 mi
Spark Plugs (replace)
Reliability & federal safety record
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 Toyota Venza sits at a notably favorable point in the model's federal record. Complaint volume dropped to 31 in 2014, down substantially from a 2009 peak of 172 complaints and even below the 59 filed in 2013—though it did tick up slightly from the 2012 low of 25 complaints. More significantly, recalls plummeted to just 1 in 2014 (and matched that in 2015), representing the lowest recall activity across the entire generation and a steep decline from the 4 recalls recorded in both 2012 and 2013. Technical Service Bulletins also decreased to 283 in 2014, down from 339 the prior year. The top complaint areas were Air Bags (6 complaints), followed by Vehicle Speed Control and Steering, with 6 crash-related complaints filed but zero fire complaints. The broader trend shows the generation's complaint and recall activity steadily declining through the mid-2010s before a sharp spike in 2021 as aged vehicles accumulated issues. This data suggests the 2014 model benefits from having the most recall activity already resolved by Toyota during the earlier years while still maintaining low complaint levels—a relatively clean year within this generation.
1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
283
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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. 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…
Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified
Showing 5 of 283 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
Bulletin
Date
Component
Summary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2
2026-01-07
Unknown Or Other
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1
2025-06-13
Electrical System
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2
2024-12-06
Structure
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2
2024-12-06
Structure
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2
2024-12-06
Structure
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
Common OBD-II trouble codes
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.