Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Front Drive Shaft may Separate
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
- Consequence
- A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 50% |
| Steering | 1 | 50% |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% |
How 2016 compares with other Avalon Hybrid years
Best and worst Avalon Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23 | 3 |
| 2014 | 18 | 2 |
| 2015 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 40 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 223 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 40 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 / 39 / 40 | $1,700 | 223 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 20V024000 (air bag), 17V462000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 40 city, 39 highway and 40 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.7% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Avalon Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2013 the most (23). The 2016 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.