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2021 Toyota Venza: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 246 complaints about the 2021 Toyota Venza with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
246
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
39 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,231
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 39 mpg |
Recalls
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › SoftwareApr 13, 2022 · campaign 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. 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 t
Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning LightsJan 26, 2022 · campaign 22V033000
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."
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Other years of the Toyota Venza
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2021 Toyota Venza have?
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (103), driver-assist & stability (23), electrical system (15). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Venza have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota Venza get?
Up to 39 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.