repaired · 2024 Q1
Control module: software
Risk. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
2021 Toyota Venza HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 188 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-033 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid has problems
188 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
74Visibility/wiper
16Exterior lighting
15Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system
12Vehicle speed control
11Service brakes
11Engine
9Power train
7Air bags
3310 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 74 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 6 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| 10 other systems | 33 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Exterior lighting: 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Venza Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Venza Hybrid median. How we score
'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid safety ratings
2021 Toyota VENZA HYBRID SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Venza Hybrid owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Windshield suddenly cracked, making two large arcs several feet long. Driving on paved road at 20 mph, no gravel, no other traffic.
A large crack appeared on the windshield of my 2021 Toyota Venza. Due to this being a safety issue when driving the vehicle, so I looked into having it repaired by a local shop. When the Venza was taken to the repaired, the repair shop notified me that the issue didn't originate from a rock/chip.…
Spontaneous crack in the windshield without any external mechanixal force, such as rock, hale, or any other foreign body.
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