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2021 Toyota VenzaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 247 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
247
Crashes
28
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
247
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 247 complaints, 28 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

trouble fueling up to capacity

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

ac vent has a odor of mold coming out of it

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

center console lid gets stuck on closed position

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

the paint comes off easily

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

defective windshield

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

75 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
5
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (14 reports) • Median: 12K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (75 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility75 (30%)
Other42 (17%)
Electrical15 (6%)
Lights15 (6%)
Fuel System14 (6%)
Brakes12 (5%)
Engine11 (4%)
Speed Control11 (4%)

2021 Toyota Venza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Venza, with 75 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Venza, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Venza, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Venza, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
20
37
21
93
22
38
23
35
24
29
25
14
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Toyota Venza. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

22V033000Jun 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

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."

22V239000May 2022

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2021 Toyota Venza NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

This is the worst model year for the Toyota Venza according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2021 Toyota Venza vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

247

Class avg

226

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2021.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 247 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Toyota Venza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Toyota Venza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Toyota Venza is related to the visibility, with 75 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Toyota Venza reliable?
The 2021 Toyota Venza has 247 complaints, 28 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2021 Toyota Venza?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Toyota Venza 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Toyota Venza problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Toyota Venza have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Toyota Venza has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Venza problems start?
Based on 19 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 11,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Toyota Venza data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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