2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,346miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid, 3% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,346 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Forward collision avoidance; automatic emergency braking; adaptive cruise control; I pulled into a straight-ahead handicapped parking slot to park, going about 1-3mph . There was a handicapped sign in front of me on a newly installed steel pole. I pulled in within inches of the pole. When I tried to engage the brakes, the braking system failed to engage the brakes and slow down the car. The car instead accelerated and would have broken through a store front had the pole not stopped it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509304, filed 2023-02“It was raining, I was driving in the far left lane next to the center divider. I noticed the car in front of me drive through a significant collection of water that was the width of the entire lane. I was unable to switch lanes, so I slowed down and went through the water as well. As soon as my Venza came to the collection of water, my steering wheel locked up. I was unable to direct the car in the opposite direction of the pull. I was not able to move the steering wheel at all. The car continued to go in it’s own direction, despite me pumping the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11477342, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Venza. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact stated that during the first failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, however the diagnosis was unknown. The contact stated that during the second failure, the steering wheel warning light illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the accelerator and brake pedals seized. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and thirty seconds later, the vehicle operated as intended. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680955, filed 2025-08, 57,346 miles“2021 Toyota Venza Steering assist feature creates a safety hazard. The steering assist works with the cruise control and lane departure. When on, it appears that the steering assist picks up its position or centers the vehicle in the lane from the nearest white line on the right side. It positions the vehicle approximately 12 to 18 inches from the right line position thus positioning the vehicle slightly right of the center of the lane. One is forced to fight the pull of the wheel to maintain a center lane position. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437077, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10185777Dec 11, 2020TSB: Some 2021 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific software or configuration software when the Electronic Control Unit…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
79 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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