Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Stability Control Deactivated on Startup/FMVSS 126
- Summary
- Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Consequence
- Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Turn Signal Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 Venza Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear turn signal LED lights, allowing condensation to form on the circuit board, and causing a short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- A short circuit can cause dimming or failure of the rear turn signals and hazard lights, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both rear turn signal LED bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 18, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available by June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB01/22TA01.
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Owner complaints (188)
188 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility/wiper is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 188 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 74 | 39.4% |
| Unknown or other | 42 | 22.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 8.5% |
| Electrical system | 15 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 7.4% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 6.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 6.4% |
| Engine | 11 | 5.9% |
| Power train | 9 | 4.8% |
| Air bags | 7 | 3.7% |
How 2021 compares with other Venza Hybrid years
Best and worst Venza Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 188 | 2 |
| 2022 | 42 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 3 |
| 2024 | 25 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 22V239000 (electronic stability control (esc)), 22V033000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper (74), Unknown or other (42), Exterior lighting (16) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid suv awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.