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2013–2021 · 9 model years

Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls & problems by year

18 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201323 complaints
Most recalls20203 recalls
Crashes reported7in owner complaints
Injuries reported50 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302013: 23 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 18 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 12 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 2 complaints, 2 recalls2017: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 1 complaints, 3 recalls2020: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2021: 6 complaints, 1 recalls201320142015201620172018201920202021
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2021 Avalon Hybrid5★43–44 mpg161000
2020 Avalon Hybrid5★43–44 mpg300000
2019 Avalon Hybrid5★43–44 mpg310000
2018 Avalon Hybrid5★40 mpg110000
2017 Avalon Hybrid5★40 mpg100000
2016 Avalon Hybrid5★40 mpg220000
2015 Avalon Hybrid5★40 mpg2121010
2014 Avalon Hybrid5★40 mpg2181110
2013 Avalon Hybrid5★40 mpg3234030

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Unknown or other10
  • Air bags10
  • Forward collision avoidance8
  • Vehicle speed control8
  • Electrical system7
  • Service brakes6
  • Engine5
  • Seats4