Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2013–2021).

Complaints
10
Recalls
10
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Toyota Avalon Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Toyota Avalon Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 Avalon Hybrid61001Airbags
2020 Avalon Hybrid00003—
2019 Avalon Hybrid10003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Avalon Hybrid10001Electrical System
2017 Avalon Hybrid00001—
2016 Avalon Hybrid00002—
2015 Avalon Hybrid10002Engine
2014 Avalon Hybrid00002—
2013 Avalon Hybrid10003Electrical System

Most common Toyota Avalon Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Toyota Avalon Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 23V865000Dec 20, 2023999,901 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V734000Nov 25, 2020161 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V064000Feb 6, 202044,191 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V024000Jan 17, 20202,891,976 vehiclesModel years 2013–2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V244000Mar 27, 20193,634 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V097000Feb 14, 2019205 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V685000Oct 4, 2018168,187 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 17V462000Jul 20, 2017671 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V728000Nov 3, 201530,812 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V505000Oct 17, 20139,795 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Toyota models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology