What year Toyota Venza Hybrid should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, 2021 is the Venza Hybrid year to avoid, with 188 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 2 recall campaigns.

Is the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid reliable?

The 2021 Venza Hybrid has the most reported problems of the four model years covered, with 188 complaints, 15 crashes, 12 injuries, and top issues in visibility and wipers (41 percent) and electrical systems (16 percent).

What is the best year for the Toyota Venza Hybrid?

The 2022 Venza Hybrid is rated best, with only 42 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 1 recall, the lowest reported-problem levels among the covered years.

Does the Toyota Venza Hybrid have recalls?

Yes. Across the 2021-2024 model years there are 5 recall campaigns total, including a skid control ECU software update and a rear turn signal LED water-intrusion fix that affect the 2021 model year.

What are the most common problems on the Toyota Venza Hybrid?

Across all years, visibility and wipers account for 34 percent of complaints (93 total), followed by electrical system issues at 21 percent (57 complaints) and engine issues at 13 percent (35 complaints).

Toyota Venza Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2021–2024)

Among Toyota Venza Hybrid model years 2021-2024, 2021 stands out as the year to avoid, with 188 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 2 recalls. 2022 is the best year with only 42 complaints and a complaint index of 0.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2021 Best 2022

Model years: 4; 2021–2024
NHTSA complaints: 276
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 38
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Visibility & Wipers

Venza Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Toyota Venza Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2021	Avoid	100	188	15	2	Visibility & Wipers	39	5★
2022	Best	0	42	6	1	Visibility & Wipers	39	5★
2023	Caution	67	21	10	3	Electrical System	39	5★
2024	Good	33	25	7	3	Electrical System	39	5★

Venza Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong

2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Index 100 · 188 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2021 Venza Hybrid logs 188 complaints, the highest of any model year, with a complaint index of 100 and 15 reported crashes with 12 injuries. Visibility and wiper issues dominate, making up 41 percent of that year's complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 16 percent and engine complaints at 12 percent. Owners describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes and brakes that did not respond as expected, including one case where automatic emergency braking failed to engage. Two recalls affect this year: a skid control ECU software update and a rear turn signal LED water-intrusion fix. Median mileage at failure ranges from about 1,848 to 10,250 miles depending on the problem area.

2021 visibility & wipers problems →2021 electrical system problems →2021 engine problems →

Most common Toyota Venza Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Visibility & Wipers93 (34%)
Other66 (24%)
Electrical System57 (21%)
Engine35 (13%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras26 (9%)
Brakes22 (8%)
Fuel System20 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain15 (5%)
Structure & Body14 (5%)
Airbags11 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Toyota Venza Hybrid should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, 2021 is the Venza Hybrid year to avoid, with 188 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 2 recall campaigns.
Is the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid reliable?: The 2021 Venza Hybrid has the most reported problems of the four model years covered, with 188 complaints, 15 crashes, 12 injuries, and top issues in visibility and wipers (41 percent) and electrical systems (16 percent).
What is the best year for the Toyota Venza Hybrid?: The 2022 Venza Hybrid is rated best, with only 42 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 1 recall, the lowest reported-problem levels among the covered years.
Does the Toyota Venza Hybrid have recalls?: Yes. Across the 2021-2024 model years there are 5 recall campaigns total, including a skid control ECU software update and a rear turn signal LED water-intrusion fix that affect the 2021 model year.
What are the most common problems on the Toyota Venza Hybrid?: Across all years, visibility and wipers account for 34 percent of complaints (93 total), followed by electrical system issues at 21 percent (57 complaints) and engine issues at 13 percent (35 complaints).