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Toyota Avalon

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,452

Active records

Recalls

38

Active records

TSBs

1,239

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

27

Injuries

352

Crashes

505

Fires

30

Top reported issues — Toyota Avalon

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Operating state

846

Condition issue

795

Safety restraint issue

481

Reporting mechanism

331

Lighting behavior

296

Braking behavior

247

Noise

228

Fluid issue

224

Driver assistance issue

219

Safety restraint behavior

218

Performance issue

195

Steering behavior

192

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

135

Engine behavior

129

Electrical issue

106

Thermal issue

96

Vibration/harshness

88

Access/entry issue

74

HVAC behavior

63

Ride/handling behavior

62

Smell

45

Recent change

39

Starting behavior

37

Infotainment behavior

26

Powering on/off behavior

26

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Electrified system issue

4

Communication/network issue

3

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed May 27, 2026


After a maintenance service, i was made aware of an oil leak from where the bank 1 head gasket meets the timing cover. Verbally quoted for $6500 due to the “extensive labor” costs of replacing the gasket.

2022 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed May 22, 2026


Went to dealer cause air bag malfunction came on they said it was the driver seat belt clicker being faulty. They wanted 250 to fix it. I fixed it myself for 50. To find out it was the passenger clicker. They have a recall on the passenger but dealer lied said it was driver side to get me to pay n them 250

2003 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Apr 20, 2026


1 injured

March 13, 2026, I was on a road trip from CA to AZ and while driving around 75-80mph (speed limit), something in the driver's side seat belt or the shoulder holster exploded, the belt tightened, and something metal or plastic flew off. Shortly after (within 30 seconds or so), the passenger's side seat belt did something similar where something in the seat belt mechanism exploded and another part went flying. There was an electrical buzzing noise. I was looking for a place to pull over when the…

2021 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Apr 9, 2026


We have received a recall for the sensors and airbag on our car back in December of 2023. Every time we call the dealership they tell us they can't get a send because the parts are not available. I cannot seem to get any movement with this. I've tried to contacting Toyota corporate but their website leaves much to be desired to contact anybody about this. So I am here asking for you to help me. I think waiting for over 2 years for a safety recall is beyond reasonable. We need to find some…

2019 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Mar 23, 2026


I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing safety issue involving the Telematics / Data Communication Module (DCM) installed in Toyota vehicles. This issue presents a clear risk to driver and passenger safety and warrants immediate corrective action. The DCM is responsible for critical telematics and safety systems, including SOS Emergency Assistance, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect. Failures of this system are not merely inconveniences—they directly compromise emergency response…

2013 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Mar 8, 2026


Crash

Car into a brick wall, hit on front passenger side at 15 mph no airbag deployed.

2019 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Mar 7, 2026


Engine does not start or takes longer to start because fuel line does not hold pressure after turning off engine.

2019 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Feb 20, 2026


I am experiencing the same malfunction with my backup camera/parking assist software that a million other VINs were recalled for. I called Toyota and was essentially told that not enough people from my cars' batch have complained. The malfunction is inconsistent, sometimes the camera works fine, sometimes the screen is totally black, and sometimes it freezes or goes black in the middle of backing up. This is incredibly hazordous.

2015 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Jan 6, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact noticed that the title listed the mileage at 133,510, with the note Not the Actual Mileage next to the mileage. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,510, and it was later discovered that the Carfax report listed the mileage at 251,617. The Carfax…

2022 TOYOTA AVALON

Filed Dec 30, 2025


Infotainment screen went black when car had 42,000mi. Took to toyota dealer and charged $200 for same reset i did at home also charging ports do not work. Can't get any gps or anything information on car through screen all Took place in 2023

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.