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2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid, most often about the visibility and wipers (42% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Venza Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems
Visibility and wipers
79 complaints · 42%Parts named most often: windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated that the windshield started to crack at the base and extended to the driverâs side. The contact stated that the crack had expanded significantly. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated that on two separate occasions the front windshield cracked. The contact stated that the first time he noticed the crack was ten days after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the windshield was replaced however, the contact…
Other or unspecified
42 complaints · 22%Lights
16 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: headlights.
Left and right headlights, in 'low beam' setting, have a visible 'dark shadow' that projects slightly off to the left of the field of view. When driving on dark freeways, you are constantly distracted, thinking there is a moving object approaching from the left. High beam setting does not have this situation.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v033000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
Electrical
15 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to open or start. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle with some assistance and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an error in the…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact stated that during the first failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, however the diagnosis was unknown. The contact…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 7%Brakes
13 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact's mother owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated that while she was driving in traffic and slowing down to 10 MPH with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated with a jolt. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The unintended acceleration had occurred on several…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact stated that during the first failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, however the diagnosis was unknown. The contact…
Speed control
12 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact's mother owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated that while she was driving in traffic and slowing down to 10 MPH with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated with a jolt. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The unintended acceleration had occurred on several…
Engine
11 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota venza. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to open or start. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle with some assistance and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an error in the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls
Stability control: software
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Lights: hazard flashing warning lights
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (79 complaints); other or unspecified (42 complaints); lights (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 13, 2022 (stability control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Toyota Venza Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about Venza Hybrid model year since 2000, with 188 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.