Toyota Avalon complaints by model year
3,403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 96 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 137 | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 106 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 91 | 10 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 | 349 | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| 2007 | 243 | 47 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 360 | 54 | 4 | 7 |
| 2005 | 228 | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| 2004 | 205 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 293 | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 116 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 134 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 173 | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 92 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 178 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 125 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 109 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 80 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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, 2013–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 22 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 14 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 25 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Avalon recalls (34)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Avalon 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, 2021 | 98.1% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 92.2% |
| 20V024000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy | 2012–2018 | 70% |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 91.8% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 18V685000 | Oct 4, 2018 | Air Bags May Not Deploy as Intended/FMVSS 208, 214 | 2019 | 94.3% |
| 18V569000 | Aug 29, 2018 | Inner Seat Belt Buckle Magnet Missing | 2012 | 64.5% |
| 17V295000 | May 2, 2017 | Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect | 2017 | 58% |
| 16V906000 | Dec 16, 2016 | Air Bag Fasteners May Loosen Affecting Deployment | 2016 | 75% |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seat Heater Electrical Wiring | 2005–2010 | 23.6% |
| 16V215000 | Apr 14, 2016 | Occupant Classification System/FMVSS 208 | 2016 | 89.5% |
| 15V728000 | Nov 3, 2015 | Unexpected Braking due to Pre-Collision System | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 83.7% |
| 15V043000 | Jan 28, 2015 | Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment | 2003, 2004 | 28.7% |
| 15V047000 | Jan 28, 2015 | Sub-Woofer Electrical Short | 2011, 2012 | 74.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 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 FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Avalon had?
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Avalon model year from 1995 to 2022. 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 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (349) and the 2020 the fewest (10). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Avalon problems?
Across the 2013–2022 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, air bags, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Avalon get?
EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Avalon at 25 to 44 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.