The Lemon Index2019 Toyota Avalon.
The 2019 Toyota Avalon is worse than average by owner complaints: 46 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 153, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 25 to 44 mpg combined. The best Toyota Avalon year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 72 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Avalon year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 12K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
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,…
- equipment 2019
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2018
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 220 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles and 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid
- REVISION NOTICE May 31, 2019 Rev2: ?
- REVISION NOTICE May 15, 2019 Rev1: ?
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1450–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
While driving on the road the vehicle will stall as if it's not getting any fuel. When the vehicle is parked and turned off I can hear the fuel pump running.
2019 Toyota Avalon owner · NHTSA complaint 11321787
More owner reports
My car mostly parked in the garage. Lately, it's getting worse and noticing engine running rough, stall at speed about 20 mph and humming from under rear of the car hours after it's shut off.
NHTSA complaint 11316755
Changing intersection in the city streets engine stalls like its not getting enough fuel.
NHTSA complaint 11316681
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 153; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Avalon year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Avalon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (30%), engine (13%) and electrical (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have?
4 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Avalon get?
25 to 44 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Avalon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,400 and 12,000 miles. The middle report was at 5,200 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Toyota Avalon cost in fuel a year?
About $1450 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Avalon year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works