NHTSA Recall 22V033000: Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting) and bulbs (exterior lighting)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41,544 vehicles. It affects 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V033000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22TB01/22TA01 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL › BULBS |
| Report received | January 26, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V033000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Venza Hybrid | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.