2021 Toyota Venza recalls

2 safety recalls, 188 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2024202320222021
2Recalls
188Complaints
15Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Toyota Venza recall list

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) recall

22V-239
April 13, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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."
Safety risk
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.

Exterior Lighting recall

22V-033
January 26, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.

2021 Toyota Venza owner complaints

188 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Visibility/Wiper74
Unknown or Other42
Exterior Lighting16
Electrical System15
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Vehicle Speed Control12
Service Brakes11
Engine11
Power Train9
Air Bags7

Recent complaints

August 7, 2026Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

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 headlights. Some bulbs work while others don't.

July 9, 2026Unknown or Other

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 accident occurred as of yet, but could if someone else were to be driving my car and place their arm down on the center console. I have to place my arm down a certain way to avoid getting poked. Just wanted to report this as I am not sure if other owners have reported similar issue with their center console developing sharp edges. Would probably be similar to NHTSA campaign number 26V368000

July 9, 2026Unknown or Other

Rear passenger side window exploded (shattered) while driving on the Hardy Toll Road in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

May 1, 2026Air Bags

My 2021 VENZA has had an issue with the airbag light coming on. The SRS Airbag Malfunction notification is on when starting the vehicle. Within the first year of having the car I paid to have the system checked and the tensioner and airbag replaced. Three months later the light came back on. I was told the seatbelt got twisted again. Other vehicles under Toyota have active recalls on Airbag issues currently with this manufacturer. I believe this make and model should be included. I am currently having to pay another diagnostic fee in 2026 after only having the preowned vehicle two years to figure out why the SRS malfunction notification has come back on. Of course the light has come on when

April 30, 2026Lane DepartureBack Over Prevention

This just showed in my 2021 Toyota Venza. I heard that this is is common issue for all Toyota but was not corrected .

2021 Toyota Venza crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Toyota VENZA HYBRID SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Toyota Venza: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.5%.

2021 Toyota Venza recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Toyota Venza have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Venza. The most recent, filed April 13, 2022, concerns the electronic stability control (esc).

What are the most common 2021 Toyota Venza problems?

Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is visibility/wiper (74 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2021 Toyota Venza safe?

The 2021 Toyota Venza earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Toyota Venza?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.