Does the 2017 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Avalon, the most recent reported on January 17, 2020 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Avalon?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (6 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (3).

How many 2017 Toyota Avalon complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 14 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Toyota Avalon recalls and problems

2 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Avalon.

recalls

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.

2017 Toyota Avalon recalls

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · reported January 17, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 2,891,976 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA campaign 17V295000 · reported May 2, 2017 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · 409 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
The risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Most reported problems

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

Engine6
Vehicle speed control3
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Structure1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Dec 12, 2022 · Structure
The torsion springs for the rear trunk are very weak. They have been that way since car was new. I have had multiple occasions where I opened the trunk and had it come down and hit me on the head. This has also happened to my wife.

Oct 24, 2022 · Electrical system
Leaving a parking lot, the car jumped out of gear. Thought maybe I had bumped the gear selector but attempts at putting the car in gear resulted in grinding noises and the only option was to put it in PARK. Check engine light came on. Mechanic diagnosed a speed sensor. Had this happened on the freeway or while trying…

May 4, 2020 · Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNNAMED DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND…

Jan 24, 2020 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE NHTSA HOTLINE WAS CONTACTED AND AN INQUIRY WAS MADE IN REGARD TO THE STATUS OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…

Jul 20, 2019 · Engine · 17,515 miles
TOYOTA'S FAILURE TO INSTALL AN AUTO-STOP CAUSED THE CARBON-MONOXIDE POISONING OF TWO (MORE) PEOPLE, MANY DOZENS OF SUCH DEATHS REPORTED. (DETAIL: THEY HAD LIKELY STOPPED THE ENGINE, BUT THE WIRELESS FOB CAN RE-START; AND THIS MODEL HAS AN AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION THAT CAN ALSO LEAD TO DEATH.] NOTE: NOT MY CAR, MY…

Avalon model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	4	96	7	1
2015	2	42	7	0
2016	3	23	2	1
2017	2	14	2	0
2018	2	24	7	0
2019	4	71	4	0
2020	3	10	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Avalon, the most recent reported on January 17, 2020 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Avalon?: Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (6 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (3).
How many 2017 Toyota Avalon complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 14 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 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 12, 2022.