2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Hazard Flashing Warning Lights Recall (22V033)

Recall 22V033 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid in recall 22V033?

Water may enter the rear turn signal LED lights, allowing condensation to form on the circuit board, and causing a short circuit.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Venza Hybrid with recall 22V033?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hazard flashing warning lights.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V033?

Recall 22V033 covers 41,544 vehicles: 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid.

NHTSA lists 41,544 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Venza Hybrid hazard flashing warning lights recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace both rear turn signal LED bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 22V033 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V033 to NHTSA on January 26, 2022.

This recall was filed 56 months ago. If your Venza Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Venza Hybrid is part of recall 22V033?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V033 is open on your Venza Hybrid, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Venza Hybrid vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Venza Hybrid owners do about recall 22V033?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V033000 applies to your Venza Hybrid.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any hazard flashing warning lights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Venza Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 16 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 188 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 16 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid: 188 complaints in total, 16 about the lighting and visibility

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

low‑beam headlights/headlight assembly issues. Moisture getting in, corrosion of prongs that connect to the headlight assembly. Dimming lights once assembly was replaced. Condensation in the headlights. Some bulbs work while others don't.

2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid owner, RI, NHTSA complaint 11755427, filed August 7, 2026

Left and right headlights, in 'low beam' setting, have a visible 'dark shadow' that projects slightly off to the left of the field of view. When driving on dark freeways, you are constantly distracted, thinking there is a moving object approaching from the left. High beam setting does not have this situation.

2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11414886, filed May 3, 2021

Just purchased new 2021 toyota venza hybrid. With low beam headlights on, have black "shadows" in top portion of illuminated field on both sides. Very distracting esp. On dark, curvy road. These shadows do not appear with high beams on…nothing on headlight lens to cause these black areas.

2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11414986, filed May 3, 2021

Can recall 22V033 make my Venza Hybrid a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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