With 1 recalls and 178 complaints, the 2021 Toyota Venza rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

178

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V2390002022-13-04

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."

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Toyota Venza's biggest weak point? VISIBILITY/WIPER. It leads 178 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Visibility/wiper66

02Unknown Or Other26

03Exterior Lighting13

04Fuel/propulsion System6

05Structure6

178 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Venza Fuel Economy

39mpg combined

40city

37hwy

$1,100/yr

The 2021 Toyota Venza delivers 39 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Venza AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

39mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

40 city37 hwy~$1,100/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Toyota Venza

34States

24%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

779%

FLFlorida

678%

TXTexas

557%

DCWashington DC

465%

MDMaryland

425%

ILIllinois

415%

PAPennsylvania

344%

NYNew York

314%

DEDelaware

304%

WAWashington

304%

MOMissouri

293%

OROregon

273%

MNMinnesota

253%

NCNorth Carolina

253%

NJNew Jersey

202%

GAGeorgia

192%

TNTennessee

192%

AZArizona

172%

NHNew Hampshire

172%

OHOhio

172%

OKOklahoma

172%

MIMichigan

162%

UT14

CO14

MA12

WI10

KY10

IN8

RI8

CT8

AR7

NV7

SC6

VA5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Toyota Venza Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Toyota Venza a good car to buy?

The 2021 Toyota Venza has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility/wiper, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Toyota Venza?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Venza. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Toyota Venza?

The 2021 Toyota Venza delivers 39 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Venza?

VISIBILITY/WIPER is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Toyota Venza, based on 178 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.