2021 Toyota Venza problems & reliability
181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Venza, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
8 complaints report injuries (11 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2021 Toyota Venza vehicles were involved in 21 fatal crashes with 10 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 74 | 41% |
| Unknown OR Other | 41 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 7% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6% |
| Engine | 10 | 6% |
| Power Train | 9 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The center console has cracked and has sharp corners causing an increased risk of injury. Also may cause one to jerk the wheel if placing their elbow down and not expecting the sharp corner. No accident occurred as of yet, but could if someone else were to be driving my car and place their arm down on the center…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 9, 2026
“Rear passenger side window exploded (shattered) while driving on the Hardy Toll Road in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 9, 2026
“My 2021 VENZA has had an issue with the airbag light coming on. The SRS Airbag Malfunction notification is on when starting the vehicle. Within the first year of having the car I paid to have the system checked and the tensioner and airbag replaced. Three months later the light came back on. I was told the seatbelt…”
Air Bags · filed May 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
96 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Venza. The 10 most recent:
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine…
24TE04 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 7, 2025
22td04 expired on june 30, 2025 technical instructions for limited service campaign 22td04 accessory dash camera firmware update certain 2021 model year sienna vehicles certain 2021 model year venza vehicles
22TD04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2025
22TD04 Expired on June 30, 2025 A Toyota Genuine Accessory Dash Camera was installed in the involved vehicles. If the Micro SD Card used in the accessory dash camera is damaged the accessory dash camera may continuously…
22TD04 · Service Campaign · issued Jul 1, 2025
22TD04 Expired on June 30, 2025 A Toyota Genuine Accessory Dash Camera was installed in the involved vehicles. If the Micro SD Card used in the accessory dash camera is damaged the accessory dash camera may continuously…
22TD04 · Service Campaign · issued Jul 1, 2025
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is…
24TE04 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Feb 20, 2025
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is…
24TE04 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Feb 20, 2025
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 24TE04 Multiple Model & Model Year Toyota Vehicles Coverage for Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak Frequently Asked Questions
24TE04 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Dec 9, 2024
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is…
24TE04 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Dec 9, 2024
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2021 Toyota Venza has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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