NHTSA Campaign 22V033000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Jan 26, 2022 · 41,544 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2021 41,544

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V033000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.