2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid: 2 recalls, 188 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Exterior lights, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #22V033000 · 2022 · 41,544 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
Stability control Vehicle recall #22V239000 · 2022 · 458,110 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 12 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Visibility/Wiper (74): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2).
- Other / unknown (42): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Exterior lights (16): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (15): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), warning light on (4), door / lock issues (3).
The 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid has 188 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 4 Venza Hybrid model years for complaints (2.7× the average Venza Hybrid year). Complaints peaked in 2022 (74 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 5,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (42 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper (74), other / unknown (42), exterior lights (16).
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