Toyota Avalon Hybrid complaints by model year
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2013–2021. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls (10)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Avalon Hybrid model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V865000 | Dec 20, 2023 | OCS Sensors May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021 | 58.3% |
| 20V734000 | Nov 25, 2020 | Steering Column Damage Affects Air Bag Performance | 2020 | 98.1% |
| 20V064000 | Feb 6, 2020 | Engine may Leak Coolant | 2020 | 98.6% |
| 20V024000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy | 2013–2018 | 70% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 19V097000 | Feb 14, 2019 | Fuel Filler Pipe May Leak | 2019 | 98.5% |
| 18V685000 | Oct 4, 2018 | Air Bags May Not Deploy as Intended/FMVSS 208, 214 | 2019 | 94.3% |
| 17V462000 | Jul 20, 2017 | Front Drive Shaft may Separate | 2016 | 83.8% |
| 15V728000 | Nov 3, 2015 | Unexpected Braking due to Pre-Collision System | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 83.7% |
| 13V505000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Wiper Switch May Fail/FMVSS 104 | 2013 | 91.1% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Avalon Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Avalon Hybrid had?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Avalon Hybrid model year from 2013 to 2021. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Avalon Hybrid year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (23) and the 2018 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems?
Across the 2013–2021 model years, owners most often name the air bags, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid at 43 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.