Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2006. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1995.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Avalon | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Avalon | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 Avalon | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Avalon | 71 | 4 |
| 2018 Avalon | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 Avalon | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Avalon | 23 | 3 |
| 2015 Avalon | 41 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon | 96 | 4 |
| 2013 Avalon | 137 | 4 |
| 2012 Avalon | 30 | 4 |
| 2011 Avalon | 106 | 1 |
| 2010 Avalon | 46 | 7 |
| 2009 Avalon | 91 | 7 |
| 2008 AvalonMost complaints | 349 | 6 |
| 2007 Avalon | 243 | 6 |
| 2006 AvalonMost complaints | 360 | 7 |
| 2005 Avalon | 228 | 7 |
| 2004 Avalon | 205 | 3 |
| 2003 Avalon | 293 | 2 |
| 2002 Avalon | 116 | 1 |
| 2001 Avalon | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Avalon | 173 | 2 |
| 1999 Avalon | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Avalon | 178 | 1 |
| 1997 Avalon | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 Avalon | 109 | 0 |
| 1995 Avalon | 80 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Vehicle speed control602
- Air bags586
- Steering361
- Electrical system295
- Exterior lighting291
- Power train211
- Structure197
- Engine and engine cooling196
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 669 Avalon vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 457 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 |
| 2020 | 10 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 |
| 2016 | 19 | 13 |
| 2015 | 25 | 13 |
| 2014 | 23 | 12 |
| 2013 | 37 | 24 |
| 2012 | 11 | 9 |
| 2011 | 27 | 20 |
| 2010 | 11 | 4 |
| 2009 | 14 | 6 |
| 2008 | 32 | 32 |
| 2007 | 36 | 21 |
| 2006 | 64 | 39 |
| 2005 | 35 | 24 |
| 2004 | 35 | 28 |
| 2003 | 41 | 34 |
| 2002 | 38 | 32 |
| 2001 | 37 | 24 |
| 2000 | 43 | 29 |
| 1999 | 28 | 17 |
| 1998 | 20 | 19 |
| 1997 | 21 | 18 |
| 1996 | 14 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 6 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; 10 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.7 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.7 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.7 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.7 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.7 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.7 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | 11.1 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | 11.1 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 26 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.4–11.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Avalon AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2020 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| 2019 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| 2018 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 7.7 | 9.7 |
| 2017 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 7.7 | 9.7 |
| 2016 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 7.6 | 9.7 |
| 2015 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.5 | 9.6 |
| 2014 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| 2013 | Avalon · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| 2012 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| 2011 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.1 | 10.3 |
| 2010 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| 2009 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| 2008 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| 2007 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| 2006 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 8.6 | 10.6 |
| 2004 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 8.8 | 10.8 |
| 2003 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 8.8 | 10.8 |
| 2002 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 8.8 | 10.8 |
| 2001 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| 2000 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| 1999 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 8.8 | 11.0 |
| 1998 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 8.7 | 10.9 |
| 1997 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 8.5 | 10.8 |
| 1996 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 9.0 | 11.4 |
| 1995 | Avalon · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 9.0 | 11.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
255 Avalon cars are on the New Zealand register; 8% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 56 | 54 | 1 |
| 2001 | 73 | 70 | 1 |
| 2000 | 78 | 76 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 | 13 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
6 Avalon cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2003 | 1 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
2 new Toyota Avalon cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2012 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 154 (WLTP) |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
34 campaigns cover the Avalon; the latest 12 are below.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles. During a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag management system that the seat belt is always buckled.
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, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
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 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA recalls