2021 Toyota Venza
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.
- Complaints
- 179
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 179 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 173 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility/wiper
41% · 74 reportsElectrical system
8% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-03-11
Exterior lighting
7% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Service brakes
7% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2023-12-18
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, 2022-07-16
Vehicle speed control
7% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021Complaint volume 179 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-05-27Electronic stability control (esc)22V239000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Toyota Venza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V239000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.