Toyota Venza Hybrid (2021): Exterior lighting
Recall 22V033000 · Jan 26, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
41,544
vehicles affected
41,544
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V033000
- Date
- Jan 26, 2022
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 41,544
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Hazard flashing warning lights; Exterior lighting > Turn signal > Bulbs
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Venza Hybrid | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V033000?
1 model: Toyota Venza Hybrid (2021), about 41,544 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V033000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.