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2000 Toyota Avalon recalls and problems

2 recalls and 172 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Toyota Avalon.

2
recalls
172
owner complaints
43
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Toyota Avalon recalls

Steering

NHTSA campaign 10V345000 · reported July 29, 2010 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 372,593 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles. Due to improper casting of the steering lock bar, there is a possibility that a minute crack may develop on the surface of the lock bar. Such a crack may expand over a long period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break.
The risk
Should the steering lock bar break, the steering wheel would lock and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering interlock device free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 00V154000 · reported June 5, 2000 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 541 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
The risk
After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 18, 2025 · Suspension · 278,000 miles

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA…

Jan 19, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported

Hi was making a left turn when this guys ran the last and hit me on my passenger and wheel and this air bags never deployed !

Dec 31, 2021 · Steering

Two times the power steering locked/hard to turn momentarily while driving and turning. Check power steering fluid full and no leak, power steering belt is good. Stop driving the car for now. First incident happened on Dec. 15 and the second last Dec. 23.

Oct 24, 2019 · Air bags · 81,674 miles

AIR BAG INDICATOR FLASHING ON AND OFF WHETHER IN MOTION, TURNING OR STATIONARY.

Sep 19, 2019 · Air bags · 38,350 miles · crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SPONTANEOUSLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A SUBARU FORESTER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS…

Avalon model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 2172432
2001 2134341
2002 1116322
2003 2293492

Across all years, the 2006 Avalon has the most complaints (360). All Toyota Avalon years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Toyota Avalon, the most recent reported on July 29, 2010 (Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Avalon?
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (34 complaints), followed by air bags (26).
How many 2000 Toyota Avalon complaints mention a crash or fire?
43 of 172 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 30 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 18, 2025.