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2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls and problems

2 recalls and 188 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid.

2
recalls
188
owner complaints
15
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module, software

NHTSA campaign 22V239000 · reported April 13, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 458,110 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights · Exterior lighting: turn signal, bulbs

NHTSA campaign 22V033000 · reported January 26, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 41,544 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 7, 2026 · Exterior 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.

Jul 9, 2026 · Unknown 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…

Jul 9, 2026 · Unknown or other

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

May 1, 2026 · Air 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…

Apr 30, 2026 · Lane departure

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

Venza Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 2188150
2022 14260
2023 321100
2024 32570

Across all years, the 2021 Venza Hybrid has the most complaints (188). All Toyota Venza Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid, the most recent reported on April 13, 2022 (Electronic stability control (ESC): control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid?
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (74 complaints), followed by unknown or other (42).
How many 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
15 of 188 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 7, 2026.