Large Recall NHTSA · 21V257000 Reported April 13, 2021

Side curtain air bags may not deploy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Air Bags · 279,040 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V257000
Manufacturer Campaign
21TB01 / 21TA01
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
279,040
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 13, 2021
Completion Rate
56.46

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2009-2015 venza vehicles. the supplemental restraint system (srs) wiring may become damaged with regular use of the driver-side door.

Safety Consequence

Damaged wires may cause the air bag sensor to become inoperable, preventing the deployment of the side and curtain air bags on the driver side and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-side front door wire harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 19, 2021. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 21tb01/21ta01.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 21V257000 or campaign 21TB01 / 21TA01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V257000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V257000?

NHTSA recall 21V257000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 13, 2021. It addresses: Side curtain air bags may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 279,040 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V257000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21TB01 / 21TA01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.