Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Toyota Avalon, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2008 Toyota Avalon - 305 complaints in its first 8 years (349 to date)
- 2006 Toyota Avalon - 300 complaints in its first 8 years (359 to date)
- 2007 Toyota Avalon - 200 complaints in its first 8 years (243 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2012 Toyota Avalon - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2015 Toyota Avalon - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (41 to date)
- 2010 Toyota Avalon - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (46 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Avalon | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Avalon | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 Toyota Avalon | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Toyota Avalon | 68 | 68 | 4 |
| 2018 Toyota Avalon | 24 | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 Toyota Avalon | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Toyota Avalon | 23 | 22 | 3 |
| 2015 Toyota Avalon | 41 | 36 | 2 |
| 2014 Toyota Avalon | 96 | 89 | 4 |
| 2013 Toyota Avalon | 137 | 117 | 4 |
| 2012 Toyota Avalon | 30 | 27 | 4 |
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 106 | 92 | 1 |
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| 2009 Toyota Avalon | 91 | 73 | 7 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon | 349 | 305 | 6 |
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 243 | 200 | 6 |
| 2006 Toyota Avalon | 359 | 300 | 7 |
| 2005 Toyota Avalon | 228 | 180 | 7 |
| 2004 Toyota Avalon | 205 | 64 | 3 |
| 2003 Toyota Avalon | 293 | 78 | 2 |
| 2002 Toyota Avalon | 116 | 73 | 1 |
| 2001 Toyota Avalon | 134 | 89 | 2 |
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 173 | 108 | 2 |
| 1999 Toyota Avalon | 92 | 74 | 1 |
| 1998 Toyota Avalon | 178 | 147 | 1 |
| 1997 Toyota Avalon | 125 | 106 | 1 |
| 1996 Toyota Avalon | 109 | 97 | 0 |
| 1995 Toyota Avalon | 80 | 74 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V865000 | 2020-2021 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350,... |
| 20V734000 | 2020-2021 | Steering | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. |
| 20V682000 | 2019-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020... |
| 20V024000 | 2012-2018 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. |
| 20V012000 | 2018-2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC... |
| 19V244000 | 2019 | Equipment | 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,... |
| 18V685000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. |
| 18V569000 | 2012 | Seat Belts | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles. |
| 17V295000 | 2017 | Tires | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C,... |
| 16V906000 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. |
| 16V396000 | 2005-2010 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010... |
| 16V215000 | 2016 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. |
| 15V728000 | 2013-2015 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and... |
| 15V047000 | 2011-2012 | Electrical System | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. |
| 15V043000 | 2003-2004 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004... |
| 14V743000 | 2006-2010 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and... |
| 14V715000 | 2014 | Suspension | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch... |
| 14V576000 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. |
| 13V505000 | 2013 | Visibility | Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model... |
| 13V442000 | 2012-2013 | Equipment | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. |
| 13V014000 | 2009-2010 | Seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry,... |
| 11V539000 | 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330... |
| 10V499000 | 2005-2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. |
| 10V345000 | 2000-2004 | Steering | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE STEERING LOCK BAR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A MINUTE CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON THE... |
| 10V036000 | 2005-2010 | Equipment | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 10V035000 | 2007-2010 | Equipment | GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 10V017000 | 2005-2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR... |
| 09V388000 | 2005-2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR... |
| 06V096000 | 2005-2006 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS... |
| 05V227000 | 2005 | Steering | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. |