Model year 2021 · Toyota

2021 Toyota Venza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Venza. The most recent was reported on April 13, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: VENZA HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Venza, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V239000	April 13, 2022	Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software
22V033000	January 26, 2022	Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

Systems involved: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V239000Manufacturer no. 22TA03, 22LA01

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: April 13, 2022
Owner notification: May 27, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 458,110 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: VENZA HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

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. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V239000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V033000Manufacturer no. 22TB01/22TA01

Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

Report received by NHTSA: January 26, 2022
Owner notification: June 30, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 41,544 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: VENZA HYBRID

Components: Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Bulbs

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A short circuit can cause dimming or failure of the rear turn signals and hazard lights, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both rear turn signal LED bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 18, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available by June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB01/22TA01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V033000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 13, 2022.