The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Avalon · 2014
2014 Toyota Avalon. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 40 / 39 / 40 | Regular | $1,550 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 45,000 miles. Median 14,000, from 75 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 14,000 | 5,600–46,000 | 6 |
| Body structure | 7,500 | 200–44,000 | 10 |
| Electrical | 13,200 | 5,300–62,300 | 9 |
| Wipers & visibility | 34,000 | 100–61,600 | 5 |
| Speed control | 5,700 | 2,000–45,600 | 7 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 24% |
| Electrical | 10% |
| Body structure | 10% |
| Speed control | 8% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
20V024000 Jan 2020 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. 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.
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.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1
15V728000 Nov 2015 Forward Collision Avoidance / Crash Imminent Braking
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk. A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
14V715000 Nov 2014 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Risk. Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
14V576000 Sep 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Brake actuator valve wear | 2023 | – |
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
| Closed | Brake actuator valve wear | 2019 | 2021 |
Manufacturer communications 462
Toyota filed 462 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
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- To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the Short Pin has been removed
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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