2021 Toyota Venza
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 95 of 188 complaints (51%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | vs. 2021 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 39 | 39 | 39 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 40 / 37 | 40 / 37 | 40 / 37 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 227 | 228 | 227 | |
| Complaints filed | 188 | 42 | 21 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 15 | 6 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 1 | 9 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Venza have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Toyota Venza?
Visibility & Lighting: 95 of 188 NHTSA complaints (51%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota Venza get?
EPA rates it 39 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Toyota Venza?
EPA estimates $1,600 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 40 mpg | 37 mpg | 39 mpg | $1,600 | 227 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 13 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 10 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 20 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 42 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 22V239000 · Apr 13, 2022
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS · Campaign 22V033000 · Jan 26, 2022
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.