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2015 Toyota Venza

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Venza.

Body SUV

The 2015 Toyota Venza arrives as a midsize SUV that employs a 6.4‑quart oil capacity with 0W‑20 viscosity, signaling a contemporary, efficiency‑oriented powerplant. Built on a dedicated platform, it accumulates only 27 total owner complaints and a single recall, positioning its reliability near the lower end of the model’s historical complaint range from 2009 through 2024. This relatively modest complaint count, especially when contrasted with the 181 complaints recorded in the peak year of 2021 and the 20 complaints in the recent 2023 low, underscores a stable ownership experience for the 2015 model year.

Model year202420232022202120162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter17801YZZ06 alt 17801YZZ02
Fuel filter770240T010
Spark plug9091901247 alt 9091901233
Front wiper blades852220T030 alt 852120T020
Serpentine belt99367K1550 alt 90916A2020
Thermostat90916A3002 alt 90916A3003
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height63.4 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3946 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.

6.5–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2009 Wagon V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited V6 3.5L V66.70 sec15.10 sec268 hpAWD
2009Wagon V6 3.5L V66.50 sec14.90 sec268 hpFWD
2009Wagon V6 3.5L V66.50 sec15.00 sec268 hpFWD
2009Wagon 2.7L I-48.40 sec16.80 sec182 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48-0.58
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity7.5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts184 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity15.9-19.4 lbs
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity3.89-4.91 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compressionpsi 142-210 / max variation 29 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 128-178 max variation 10 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-189 / max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 24; Rear: 23 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 58 /; Front: 77; Rear: 58
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6; Rear: 4 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024; Rear: .354
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 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 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake 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 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark 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 2015 Venza appears toward the lower end of the complaint and recall trend for the generation, with 27 complaints and only one recall—below the 59 complaints seen in 2013 and the 31 complaints of 2014, and matching the single recall of 2014. The decline from 59 complaints in 2013 to 27 in 2015 suggests a positive trajectory in vehicle reliability during that period. Its complaint mix—predominantly “Unknown Or Other” (7) and “Air Bags” (5)—does not indicate any major safety issue, and the single recall’s root cause is unspecified in the data. With only eight crash complaints and no fire complaints reported for that year, the safety record is clean. Overall, the 2015 model’s lower complaint volume and absence of major safety incidents make it a solid choice among Venza years, though prospective buyers should still verify individual vehicle history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
205
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
8 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other7
Air Bags5
Seats3
Engine2
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes2
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V257000Air Bags:Side/Window:CurtainReported 13/04/2021

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 205 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe 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.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Venza take?

6.4 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Venza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.