2013 Toyota Avalon recalls and problems
The 2013 Toyota Avalon has 4 safety recalls and 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Toyota Avalon vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Toyota Avalon recalls
Recall 20V-024: Air Bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Recall 15V-728: Forward Collision Avoidance
Problem: Toyota 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 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
Recall 13V-505: Visibility
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall 13V-442: Equipment, Air Bags, Electrical System
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
Risk: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2013 Toyota Avalon problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 25 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 21 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Air Bags | 14 | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | |
| Visibility | 11 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 5 | |
| Tires | 5 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 12
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 2
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
- Tires › Sidewall — 2
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Toyota Avalon complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Avalon years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 Toyota Avalon: 20V-024 (air bags), 15V-728 (forward collision avoidance), 13V-505 (visibility), 13V-442 (equipment, air bags, electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Owners report structure problems most often (25 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (22). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,500 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.