Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 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 ↗Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label
- Summary
- Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Fuel Filler Pipe May Leak
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Consequence
- The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.
Air Bags May Not Deploy as Intended/FMVSS 208, 214
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Consequence
- If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 100% |
How 2019 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), 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 43 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 203 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 43 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 | 43 / 43 / 43 | $1,550 | 203 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2019 Avalon Hybrid for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V244000 (equipment), 19V097000 (fuel system), 18V685000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 43 city, 43 highway and 43 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2019 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 2019 drew 1. 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.