2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid, and owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electronic stability control (esc))
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…
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…
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Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting) and bulbs (exterior lighting)
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…
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…
188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,807 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 74 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“low‑beam headlights/headlight assembly issues. Moisture getting in, corrosion of prongs that connect to the headlight assembly. Dimming lights once assembly was replaced. Condensation in the headlight”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“The center console has cracked and has sharp corners causing an increased risk of injury. Also may cause one to jerk the wheel if placing their elbow down and not expecting the sharp corner. No accide”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Toyota Venza (Venza AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 39 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 40 / 37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
Compare Toyota Venza Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Venza Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid | 2 | 188 |
| 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid | 1 | 42 |
| 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid | 3 | 21 |
| 2024 Toyota Venza Hybrid | 3 | 25 |
Checking a specific 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
How do I know if my 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V033000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.