This page covers 3 recalls, 186 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Toyota Venza.
39 mpg combined
6 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Visibility complaints dominate the 2021 Venza owner reports, with windshield issues by far the most reported concern. Owners describe spontaneous cracking, windshields developing long fractures without any apparent road debris or impact, sometimes at low speeds on smooth pavement. A smaller but consistent group of complaints involves the exterior lighting system, where owners report failures or malfunctions with exterior lights. The fuel and propulsion system draws a third cluster of reports, with owners describing unexpected acceleration events and sudden, temporary loss of braking response during otherwise routine driving conditions, both occurring without prior warning lights or symptoms. A handful of owners also mention the airbag warning light illuminating, in some cases returning after dealer repairs involving the seatbelt pretensioner.
186
Total Complaints
15
Crash-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Toyota Venza has 3 recalls, the most serious being water intrusion into the rear turn signal LED lights that can cause a short circuit, dimming or disabling the turn signals and hazard lights and reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers.
The turn signal issue also affects how the problem appears from inside the car: when the rear bulbs short, the turn signal indicator on the instrument panel may flash faster than normal, which can be the first sign something is wrong out back. These are hybrid models, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the issue, as the defect appears across two separate filings for the same root problem. There is also a software concern with the electronic stability control system: a software defect in the control module can deactivate the stability system without the driver's knowledge, removing the electronic safety net that helps prevent skids and loss of control on slippery or uneven roads.
At a glance
What can fail
The Skid Control computer software may not automatically restart the Vehicle Stability Control system when you restart your vehicle after turning it off. This means VSC could remain disabled without your knowledge.
What the fix does
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will update the Skid Control computer software at no cost to restore proper VSC restart operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the rear turn signal lights, causing condensation and short circuits that disable the turn signals.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear turn signal LED bulbs and light assembly as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear turn signal bulbs can short circuit, causing the turn signals and hazard lights to dim or fail. The dashboard turn signal indicator may flash rapidly.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace both rear turn signal bulbs and the rear turn signal lamp assemblies if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
