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Toyota Avalon

27 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V682000·2020-11-04

    Toyota and Lexus Recall Vehicles for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Toyota is recalling over 1.5 million vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LEXUS — LEXUS, TOYOTA RX350, LC500, LS500, LS HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V024000·2020-01-17

    Toyota Recalls Corolla, Matrix, Avalon Models for Air Bag Defect

    Toyota is recalling specific 2011-2019 Corolla, Matrix, Avalon, and Avalon Hybrid vehicles because the air bag control unit may malfunction, potentially preventing air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON, AVALON HYBRID, MATRIX, COROLLA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V685000·2018-10-04

    Toyota Recalls 2018-2019 Models for Air Bag Software Defect

    Toyota is recalling specific 2018-2019 Avalon, Sequoia, Tundra, and Avalon Hybrid vehicles because the air bag software may prevent deployment in a crash.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON, SEQUOIA, TUNDRA, AVALON HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V569000·2018-08-29

    Toyota Recalls 2012 Avalon Vehicles for Seat Belt Sensor Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2012 Avalon vehicles because seat belt inner buckles may incorrectly signal the airbag system that the belt is buckled, potentially preventing proper airbag deployment in a crash.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V215000·2016-04-14

    Toyota Recalls 2016 Camry and Avalon for Air Bag Calibration Issues

    Toyota is recalling 58,515 model year 2016 Camry and Avalon vehicles because the occupant classification system may be improperly calibrated, potentially preventing front passenger air bags from deploying.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA CAMRY, AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V047000·2015-01-28

    Toyota Recalls 2011-2012 Avalon Vehicles for Audio System Fire Risk

    Toyota is recalling 2011-2012 Avalon vehicles because an electrical short in the sub-woofer may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V043000·2015-01-28

    Toyota Recalls 2003-2004 Corolla, Avalon, and Pontiac Vibe for Air Bag Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Avalon, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles because electrical noise may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, PONTIAC AVALON, VIBE, COROLLA MATRIX, COROLLA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V715000·2014-11-07

    Toyota Recalls 2014 Camry and Avalon for Front Suspension Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2014 Camry and Avalon vehicles because a front suspension part may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA CAMRY, AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V576000·2014-09-19

    Toyota Recalls 2014-2015 Models for Fuel Delivery Pipe Leak Risk

    Toyota is recalling 2014 Avalon, Camry, Sienna, Highlander, and 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles because fuel may leak from a delivery pipe, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS AVALON, SIENNA, RX350, CAMRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V442000·2013-10-17

    Toyota Recalls 2012-2013 Avalon, Camry, Venza for Airbag Risk

    Toyota is recalling 2012-2013 Avalon, Camry, and Venza vehicles because a clogged air conditioning drain hose may cause water to leak onto the airbag control module, potentially disabling airbags or causing them to deploy unexpectedly.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON, CAMRY, VENZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V539000·2011-11-09

    Toyota and Lexus Recall for Crankshaft Pulley Adhesive Defect

    Toyota is recalling certain 2004-2006 vehicles due to a crankshaft pulley adhesive defect that may cause loss of power steering.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS CAMRY SOLARA, CAMRY, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, RX330
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V499000·2010-10-21

    Toyota Recalls 2004-2006 Models for Brake Master Cylinder Seal Defect

    Toyota is recalling 728,544 vehicles due to a brake master cylinder seal that may leak fluid, potentially degrading braking performance.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS HIGHLANDER, RX, AVALON, GS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V345000·2010-07-29

    Toyota Recalls 2000-2004 Avalons for Steering Lock Bar Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2000-2004 Avalons because a steering lock bar may crack and break, potentially locking the steering wheel and causing a crash.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V017000·2010-01-21

    Toyota Recalls Multiple Models Due to Accelerator Pedal Sticking Risk

    Toyota is recalling 2.2 million vehicles because the accelerator pedal may become hard to press or stuck, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA CAMRY, AVALON, HIGHLANDER, TUNDRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V865000·2023-12-20

    Toyota and Lexus vehicles recalled for air bag sensor short circuit defect

    Toyota and Lexus are recalling certain 2020-2022 vehicles with a faulty Occupant Classification System sensor that may prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    LEXUS — LEXUS, TOYOTA ES, CAMRY HYBRID, AVALON, ES HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V734000·2020-11-25

    Toyota RAV4 and Avalon Steering Column Airbag Failure Recall

    Certain 2020-2021 Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Avalon, and Avalon Hybrid vehicles may have damaged steering column breakaway pins that could reduce airbag performance in a crash. Toyota will replace the steering column at no cost.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON, RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, AVALON HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V012000·2020-01-13

    Toyota and Lexus Recall Vehicles for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Toyota is recalling approximately 1.8 million vehicles because a fuel pump failure could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LEXUS — LEXUS, TOYOTA LX570, NX200T, RC 350, CAMRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V244000·2019-03-27

    Toyota Recalls 2019 Models Due to Illegible Load Capacity Labels

    Toyota is recalling specific 2019 models because the load capacity label text may become illegible, potentially leading to vehicle overload and increased crash risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA CAMRY, AVALON, PRIUS, RAV4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V295000·2017-05-02

    Toyota Recalls 2017 Models for Improper Spare Tire Pressure

    Gulf States Toyota is recalling 2017 models because spare tires were not inflated to the proper pressure, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA SIENNA, YARIS, RAV4 HYBRID, COROLLA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V906000·2016-12-16

    Toyota Recalls 2016 Avalon and 2017 Camry for Knee Air Bag Fastener Issue

    Toyota is recalling specific 2016 Avalon and 2017 Camry vehicles because the front passenger knee air bag may be attached with incorrect fasteners, which could affect deployment and increase injury risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA AVALON, CAMRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V396000·2016-06-02

    Toyota Vehicles Recalled for Aftermarket Seat Heater Fire Risk

    Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling specific Toyota vehicles equipped with aftermarket seat heaters due to a risk of electrical short circuits and fire.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA, SEQUOIA, TACOMA, TUNDRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V728000·2015-11-03

    Toyota Recalls 2013-2015 Avalon and Lexus ES for Braking Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2013-2015 Avalon and Lexus ES vehicles because the Pre-Collision System may unexpectedly brake when detecting steel road objects.

    Product
    LEXUS — LEXUS, TOYOTA ES HYBRID, ES350, AVALON HYBRID, AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V743000·2014-11-19

    Toyota Recalls Vehicles Due to Seat Heater Wiring Fire Risk

    Toyota is recalling specific models because seat cushion compression may damage heater wiring, creating a fire and injury risk.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, CAMRY, PRIUS, SEQUOIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V505000·2013-10-17

    Toyota Recalls 2013-2014 Models for Windshield Wiper Switch Defect

    Toyota is recalling specific 2013-2014 Corolla, Camry, and Avalon vehicles because a short circuit in the wiper switch may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA COROLLA, CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, AVALON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V014000·2013-01-16

    Toyota Recalls Vehicles for Passenger Seat Occupant Sensing System Calibration

    Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling specific 2009-2013 Toyota models because the passenger seat occupant sensing system may not be calibrated, potentially affecting airbag deployment.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, CAMRY HYBRID, CAMRY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V036000·2010-02-03

    Toyota and Scion Vehicles Recalled for Missing Load Capacity Labels

    NHTSA is recalling 2004-2011 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold without required load carrying capacity modification labels, which may increase crash risk if overloaded.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, SCION HIGHLANDER, CAMRY, TC, XB
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V035000·2010-02-03

    Toyota and Scion Vehicles Recalled for Missing Tire Load Labels

    Gulf States Toyota is recalling 2005-2010 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold without required tire load capacity labels.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, SCION FJ CRUISER, XD, CAMRY, TC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • DP23005 Defect Petition · open · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
  • EA12006 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE12002 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • PE10008 Preliminary Evaluation · steering
  • PE09054 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling
  • DP06003 Defect Petition · vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2008 · lighting 179 complaints, median 59,000 mi
  • 2006 · engine 63 complaints, median 62,833 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2006 · powertrain 44 complaints, median 30,000 mi
  • 2008 · electrical 44 complaints, median 55,600 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2006 · steering 35 complaints, median 42,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,134 manufacturer service bulletins across 18 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2022: 4.5/5 · 8 complaints
  • 2021: 4.1/5 · 21 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2020: 4.1/5 · 10 complaints
  • 2019: 3.6/5 · 70 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2018: 4.0/5 · 24 complaints · most complained-of: airbags

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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