MYRModel Year Report

2021 Toyota Venza

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2021 Toyota Venza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:14:36.128Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Venza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 2009: 172 complaints 2009 2010: 79 complaints 2011: 59 complaints 2011 2012: 25 complaints 2013: 59 complaints 2013 2014: 31 complaints 2015: 27 complaints 2015 2021: 179 complaints 2021 2022: 39 complaints 2022 2023: 20 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024
2021: 179 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009172
201079
201159
201225
201359
201431
201527
2021179
202239
202320
202422

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER 41%

41% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 74 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The crash occurred at 2:50 PM on January 10, 2024 while pulling our 2021 Toyota Venza into a diagonal parking space on a slight upgrade. The vehicle surged over the curb, across the sidewalk and into a brick wall with gas pipelines attached to it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240311

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was parking my car in a parking lot very slowly (1 mile/hr, or less). My foot was on the break paddle, and I just turned into a parking spot.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231218

as I attempted to turn left in the parking lot of a strip mall with several restaurants, my engine suddenly revved and accelerated and despite pumping the brakes several times I could not slow it down or stop it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220716

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2021 — complaint volume: 179
R 20220527 — electronic stability control (esc)

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.

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.

Campaign 22V239000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (74 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V239000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2022 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2010 ● 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Toyota Venza reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Toyota Venza is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Venza have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.