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2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 7.8× the fleet median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
188Complaints
2Recalls
15Crashes
0Fires
12Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (39.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Visibility/wiper complaints here are 7.8× the median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Visibility/wiper74 · 39.4%No official action
Exterior Lighting15 · 8%RecalledRecall 22V033000
Electrical System15 · 8%Investigation closedDP22005 → recall 22V063000
Fuel/propulsion System14 · 7.4%No official action
Engine11 · 5.9%No official action
Service Brakes11 · 5.9%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER74 · 39.4%
Unspecified / other42 · 22.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING15 · 8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 · 7.4%
ENGINE11 · 5.9%
SERVICE BRAKES11 · 5.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11 · 5.9%
POWER TRAIN9 · 4.8%
STRUCTURE:BODY7 · 3.7%

Percentages are the share of the 188 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:bulbs

NHTSA campaign 22V033000 · 2022 · reported 01/26/2022

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software

NHTSA campaign 22V239000 · 2022 · reported 04/13/2022

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“A small crack appeared on the windshield driver side of vehicle. I have no recollection of any items or debris hitting the car and damaging…”NHTSA complaint 11556181 — filed 11/21/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“Driving at 45MPH alone on a paved road. Outside temperature 85F. Suddenly a crack appeared on the driver side of the windshield (about halfway up…”NHTSA complaint 11525270 — filed 06/04/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“FRONT WINDSHIELD STRUCK BY A ROCK CREATING A DIME SIZED CRACK ON THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN DAYS AN APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT LONG…”NHTSA complaint 11516717 — filed 04/12/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid?

Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 74 of 188 NHTSA complaints (39.4%), followed by unspecified/other issues (42), exterior lighting (15), electrical system (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V033000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.