The Lemon IndexToyota Avalon recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2022 Toyota Avalon, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 32
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2020–2021
A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
999,901 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V865000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2020–2021
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…
161 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V734000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2019–2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,525,742 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V682000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2012–2018
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.
2,891,976 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V024000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2018–2019
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,…
1,830,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V012000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2019
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
3,634 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V244000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2018 · model year 2019
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.
168,187 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V685000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2018 · model year 2012
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.
19,354 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V569000
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- Tires · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017
The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
409 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V295000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2016
The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V906000
- Seats · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2005–2010
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
7,749 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V396000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016
The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated.
58,515 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V215000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Nov 2015 · model years 2013–2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment.
30,812 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V728000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2003–2004
Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the.
1,006,849 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V043000
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2011–2012
In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier.
51,495 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V047000
- Seats · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2006–2010
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
3,233 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V743000
- Suspension · recall issued Nov 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured.
5,650 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V715000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2014 · model year 2014
Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
15,872 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V576000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2013 · model years 2012–2013
In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing.
802,769 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V442000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2013 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit.
9,795 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V505000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2013 · model years 2009–2010
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk…
3,235 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V014000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2011 · model year 2004
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES…
420,326 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V539000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2010 · model years 2005–2006
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES.
728,544 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V499000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2010 · model years 2000–2004
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES.
372,593 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V345000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2005–2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE S…
153,418 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V036000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2007–2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETW…
271,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V035000
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2010 · model years 2005–2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 …
2,230,661 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V017000
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 2009 · model years 2005–2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2006 · model years 2005–2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUN…
- Steering · recall issued May 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING SHAFT.
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Avalon?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Avalon have?
32 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2022, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 81.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 7 campaigns. 2009: 7, 2006: 7, 2005: 7.
What are most Toyota Avalon recalls about?
Airbags: 9 of the 32 campaigns. Then electrical (3) and equipment (3).
What is the newest Toyota Avalon recall?
Airbags, filed Dec 2023 (NHTSA 23V865000): A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
What is the biggest Toyota Avalon recall?
NHTSA 20V024000 (airbags, Jan 2020) covers 2,891,976 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Toyota Avalon has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Toyota dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Toyota Avalon: problems and best years · All Toyota recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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