Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Venza.
The 2016 Toyota Venza falls within the model’s complaint history that spans from 2009 to 2024, a period during which the highest number of complaints was recorded in 2021 at 181 and the lowest in 2023 at just 20. Situated between these extremes, the 2016 model year represents a point before the recent decline in issues, offering researchers a snapshot of reliability amid an overall trend toward fewer complaints over the vehicle’s lifespan. This positioning helps contextualize the 2016 Venza’s dependability relative to the broader trajectory of the line.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery. 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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 189 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3946 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.2 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Limited V6 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.10 sec | 268 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid XLE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh | 7.10 sec | 15.40 sec | 219 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid Limited 2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh | 7.50 sec | 15.70 sec | 219 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid Limited 2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh | 7.60 sec | 15.80 sec | 219 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid Limited 2.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh | 7.80 sec | 16.00 sec | 219 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | Wagon V6 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 14.90 sec | 268 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Wagon V6 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 268 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Wagon 2.7L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.80 sec | 182 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine 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.
| Brake Fluid | SAE J1703 · DOT 3 |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 61 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Lower: 15 ft/lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 15 |
| Main Bearings | 16 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039 - .043 (2) in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 18 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Spark Plug Gap | .043 (2) in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 585 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi |
| Residual Pressure | 21 After 5 min, engine off psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi |
| Residual Pressure | 21 After 5 min, engine off psi |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms |
| Engine Compression | psi 142-210 / max variation 29 psi |
| Engine Compression | psi 128-178 max variation 10 psi |
| Engine Compression | psi 142-189 / max variation 15 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 24; Rear: 23 / |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 77; Rear: 58 /; Front: 77; Rear: 58 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6; Rear: 4 / |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 18 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 131 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… |
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