Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Venza. 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.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 100% |
How 2021 compares with other Venza years
Best and worst Venza years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 173 | 8 |
| 2010 | 79 | 9 |
| 2011 | 59 | 6 |
| 2012 | 25 | 4 |
| 2013 | 59 | 4 |
| 2014 | 31 | 1 |
| 2015 | 27 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
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.
Fuel economy: up to 39 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 227 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 39 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 40 / 37 / 39 | $1,700 | 227 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2021 Toyota Venza FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Venza have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 22V239000 (electronic stability control (esc)). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Toyota Venza problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Toyota Venza get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 40 city, 37 highway and 39 combined mpg.
How does the 2021 Venza compare with other years?
Among the 2009–2021 Toyota Venza model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2009 the most (173). The 2021 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.