Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 56 owner complaints for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid (model years 2013–2021). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (8 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (8 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Avalon Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 3 of 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 of 9 | |
| Engine | 5 | 3 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V865000 | Dec 20, 2023 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2020 | 999,901 |
| 20V734000 | Nov 25, 2020 | Air bags: frontal | 2020 | 161 |
| 20V064000 | Feb 6, 2020 | Engine and engine cooling | 2020 | 44,191 |
| 20V024000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 2013–2016 | 2,891,976 |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Equipment: other, labels | 2019 | 3,634 |
| 19V097000 | Feb 14, 2019 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap | 2019 | 205 |
| 18V685000 | Oct 4, 2018 | Electrical system: software | 2019 | 168,187 |
| 17V462000 | Jul 20, 2017 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2016 | 671 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 5 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.