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Toyota Avalon recalls and problems

32 recalls and 2,821 owner complaints for 23 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
32
Complaints
2,821
Crashes reported
429
Fires reported
24

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Toyota Avalon by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Avalon081010
2021 Avalon2211000
2020 Avalon3111001
2019 Avalon4714050
2018 Avalon2247040
2017 Avalon21420210
2016 Avalon3232120
2015 Avalon2427020
2014 Avalon49671100
2013 Avalon4137141180
2012 Avalon4308160
2011 Avalon110614060
2010 Avalon7466060
2009 Avalon79110160
2008 Avalon6349234150
2007 Avalon6243471354
2006 Avalon7360544352
2005 Avalon7228363211
2004 Avalon3205270172
2003 Avalon2293492281
2002 Avalon1116322160
2001 Avalon2134341253
2000 Avalon2173432300

Most reported Toyota Avalon problems

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control543
Air Bags530
Steering292
Exterior Lighting258
Electrical System252
Power Train177
Unknown or Other168
Structure167
Engine and Engine Cooling133
Service Brakes, Hydraulic109

All Toyota Avalon recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
23V-865Dec 20, 20232020–2021Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna…
20V-734Nov 25, 20202020–2021Air Bags, SteeringToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles.
20V-682Nov 4, 20202019–2020Fuel System, GasolineToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020…
20V-024Jan 17, 20202012–2018Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
20V-012Jan 13, 20202018–2019Fuel System, GasolineToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500…
19V-244Mar 27, 20192019EquipmentGulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.
18V-685Oct 4, 20182019Electrical System, Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
18V-569Aug 29, 20182012Seat Belts, Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles.
17V-295May 2, 20172017TiresGulf States Toyota, Inc.
16V-906Dec 16, 20162016Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016.
16V-396Jun 2, 20162005–2010SeatsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and…
16V-215Apr 14, 20162016Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016.
15V-728Nov 3, 20152013–2015Forward Collision AvoidanceToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h…
15V-047Jan 28, 20152011–2012Electrical SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012.
15V-043Jan 28, 20152003–2004Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured…
14V-743Nov 19, 20142006–2010SeatsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4…
14V-715Nov 7, 20142014SuspensionToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims.
14V-576Sep 19, 20142014Fuel System, GasolineToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles.
13V-505Oct 17, 20132013VisibilityToyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc.
13V-442Oct 17, 20132012–2013Equipment, Air Bags, Electrical SystemToyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles.
13V-014Jan 16, 20132009–2010Seats, Air BagsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year…
11V-539Nov 9, 20112004Engine and Engine CoolingToyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles…
10V-499Oct 21, 20102005–2006Service Brakes, HydraulicToyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles.
10V-345Jul 29, 20102000–2004SteeringToyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles.
10V-035Feb 3, 20102007–2010EquipmentGulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
10V-036Feb 3, 20102005–2010EquipmentSoutheast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
10V-017Jan 21, 20102005–2010Vehicle Speed ControlToyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010…
09V-388Oct 5, 20092005–2010Vehicle Speed ControlToyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles.
06V-096Apr 3, 20062005–2006Air BagsOn certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient…
05V-227May 16, 20052005SteeringOn certain passenger vehicles, the steering yoke was not welded to the steering shaft.
01V-072Mar 5, 20012001StructureVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
00V-154Jun 5, 20002000SuspensionVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Toyota Avalon?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Toyota Avalon has the most reports (360). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls covering Toyota Avalon model years 2000–2021.

What are the most common Toyota Avalon problems?

Owners report vehicle speed control, air bags, steering problems most often.