Toyota Avalon common problems
Owners of 2015–2022 Toyota Avalon vehicles have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is airbags (45% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 221
- Owner complaints
- 18
- Recall campaigns
- 26
- Crash-related reports
- 17
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 8 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Investigation closed2015 avalon
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
- Investigation closed2016 avalon
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
- Investigation closed2017 avalon
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
- Investigation closed2018 avalon
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
- Recall2020 avalon
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 avalon
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Toyota Avalon problems?
- Across 221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2022 Toyota Avalon vehicles, the most reported systems are airbags (45%), engine & cooling (45%), steering (4%).
- Which Toyota Avalon model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2019 Toyota Avalon has the most owner complaints, with 68 filed.
- Are Toyota Avalon problems dangerous?
- Of the 221 complaints on record, 26 mention a crash, 1 mention a fire and 17 mention an injury, and 11 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2019 accounts for the most complaints (68). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.