2015 Toyota Venza Seats Problems

Your vehicle was hit from behind at approximately 55 mph while stopped. The impact caused your driver's seat to move forward and then backward into the rear seats, and the airbags did not deploy. You sustained minor back injuries requiring medical attention. When Toyota inspected the vehicle, they found the driver's seat was still operating properly, though the seat's structural integrity may have been compromised during the collision.

Your driver seat frame is subject to a Takata recall and needs to be replaced. You reported the issue at 35,000 miles, but the dealer didn't document it in writing, and the problem was allowed to go past the mileage warranty limit of 36,000 miles. Toyota has agreed to cover 60% of the replacement cost, leaving you responsible for $756.64 plus tax. The repair will involve replacing the entire driver seat frame.

Your car's front headrests push your head and neck forward into an uncomfortable position, which causes neck and back pain over time. This seems to affect shorter drivers especially. While the headrests may be designed to reduce whiplash in a crash, the current design forces you into poor posture. Adjusting or replacing the headrests with aftermarket ones designed for better neck support may help resolve the discomfort.

HEAD REST VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR DRIVER 5'2". DEVELOP NECK AND BACK PAINS FROM DRIVING WITH STANDARD HEAD REST. HEAD REST TOO FAR FORWARD.