Does the 2001 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Toyota Avalon?

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (24 complaints), followed by air bags (21).

How many 2001 Toyota Avalon complaints mention a crash or fire?

34 of 134 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 25 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Toyota Avalon recalls and problems

2 recalls and 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota Avalon.

recalls

134

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2001 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.

Structure: frame and members

NHTSA campaign 01V072000 · reported March 5, 2001 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 545 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
The risk: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Most reported problems

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

Vehicle speed control24
Air bags21
Electrical system14
Engine and engine cooling14
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Visibility11
Power train9
Steering9
Tires9
Suspension8

What owners report

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

Sep 15, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
this car involve accident AIR BAG none deploy , right side , rear side, left side were damage serious but AIR BAG none deploy , and now the light AIRBAG to be open on the screen I petition into OFFICE to request for our car to be recall AIRBAG , this is car run was 92K Mile this Air Bag none open any chair or It can…

Sep 14, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
The contact stated that the son owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. While the son was driving approximately 5 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that after the crash the air bag light activated and remained illuminated. No injuries…

Sep 14, 2023 · Air bags · 92,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while her son was driving at low speeds in a parking area, he was involved in a collision with the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The air bag warning light was…

Sep 11, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
I petition into USA to request COMPANY TOYOTA AVALON to should be recall AIRBAG , because in the time our car was involve accident Airbag to did not open , after some day the light AIRBAG appear , it is mean AIRBAG none good , All picture our car were damage I submitted into DMV Our car TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Vin […] […]…

Aug 3, 2020 · Electrical system · 62,000 miles
I HAVE REPLACED O2 SENSORS TWICE TO GET RID OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR CODES THAT HAVE POPPED YOU P1135 & P1155. TOOK CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND NO ONE COULD FIGURE OUT WHY THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. ALL SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH DENSO PARTS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A RECALL IF NOT EVEN THE…

Avalon model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	172	43	2
2001	2	134	34	1
2002	1	116	32	2
2003	2	293	49	2
2004	3	205	27	0

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

Questions

Does the 2001 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Toyota Avalon?: Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (24 complaints), followed by air bags (21).
How many 2001 Toyota Avalon complaints mention a crash or fire?: 34 of 134 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 25 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2023.