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2011 Toyota Avalon recalls and problems

1 recall and 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Toyota Avalon.

1
recalls
106
owner complaints
14
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2011 Toyota Avalon recalls

Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 15V047000 · reported January 28, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 51,495 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
The risk
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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.

Dec 3, 2024 · Seat belts · 121,578 miles

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side seat belt failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt latch failed to unlock. The contact stated that his wife was stuck in the seat for five minutes…

Apr 5, 2023 · Unknown or other

the rear trunk lid arms broken lid feel on top of me

Aug 26, 2022 · Unknown or other

The rear sun screen will get stuck in the up position . At night there is almost no visibility out of the back window. This is a very dangerous safety problem. Apparently Toyota has had a problem with this feature with no effort made to correct it.

Dec 13, 2021 · Engine

The engine has quit while in traffic several times and the check engine light and the skid control lights are the only lights lit on the dashboard. Once the car comes to rest and one waits 3 to 5 minutes, the car will restart. We have taken the car to the dealer twice, ( each time the had it for nearly a week) and…

Dec 6, 2021 · Visibility/wiper

Failure of the Sun shade in the rear causes a problem with visability. Stays stuck in up or down position. Creates a loud distracting grinding noise when in operation and highly reduces visibility through the rear window. Particularly when it is stuck in the half way position.

Avalon model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2008 6349234
2009 791101
2010 74660
2011 1106140
2012 43081
2013 4137141
2014 49671

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

Questions

Does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon, the most recent reported on January 28, 2015 (Electrical system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (31 complaints), followed by electrical system (25).
How many 2011 Toyota Avalon complaints mention a crash or fire?
14 of 106 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 3, 2024.