https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Toyota Avalon. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:33:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2163570 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact noticed that the title listed the mileage at 133,510, with the note " Not the Actual Mileage" next to the mileage. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2163571 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact noticed that the title listed the mileage at 133,510, with the note " Not the Actual Mileage" next to the mileage. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2161764 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Infotainment screen went black when car had 42,000mi. Took to toyota dealer and charged $200 for same reset i did at home also charging ports do not work. Can't get any gps or anything information on car through screen all Took place in 2023 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2161765 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Infotainment screen went black when car had 42,000mi. Took to toyota dealer and charged $200 for same reset i did at home also charging ports do not work. Can't get any gps or anything information on car through screen all Took place in 2023 https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2155088 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT A couple of months ago, my car started running a little rough as it would sit in idle mode. When suddenly my check engine light came on. I checked the codes and they seemed to be P0445 Evaporitive emission system leak detected (large leak). And P0441 Evaporative emission system. Incorrect Purge Flow. P0505 Idle control system. And P0171 System to Lean Bank 1 and P0174 System to Lean. Bank 2 and https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2152652 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 11/27/25 around 11:30 am , I went to stop at a stop sign before approaching the main road. I went to stop at the stop sign and hit the brakes as I proceded to turn left on to the main Road there was a car coming on the main road and I hit my brakes to stop from causing me to run into him when I hit the brakes to avoid hitting the other car , the brakes locked and would not stop the car. Causing https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2152653 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 11/27/25 around 11:30 am , I went to stop at a stop sign before approaching the main road. I went to stop at the stop sign and hit the brakes as I proceded to turn left on to the main Road there was a car coming on the main road and I hit my brakes to stop from causing me to run into him when I hit the brakes to avoid hitting the other car , the brakes locked and would not stop the car. Causing https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2152654 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 11/27/25 around 11:30 am , I went to stop at a stop sign before approaching the main road. I went to stop at the stop sign and hit the brakes as I proceded to turn left on to the main Road there was a car coming on the main road and I hit my brakes to stop from causing me to run into him when I hit the brakes to avoid hitting the other car , the brakes locked and would not stop the car. Causing https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2151891 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Involved in a 2 vehicle accident on October 26th. My car is totaled and so is the other car. No airbags deployed and my drivers side seat belt failed to lock in the accident. I was injured and taken by ambulance to hospital. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2151892 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Involved in a 2 vehicle accident on October 26th. My car is totaled and so is the other car. No airbags deployed and my drivers side seat belt failed to lock in the accident. I was injured and taken by ambulance to hospital. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2148766 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall rep https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2148268 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that a good Samaritan attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for thirty minutes and stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle restarted. The veh https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2145726 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When starting the vehicle, an extremely high pitched noise is emitted from the speakers. This high pitch seems like its comes out full volume out the speakers. Ear piercing noise leaves my ears ringing every time. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2136680 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 12.3 in Bird's Eye system with backup camera produces a "black screen" when in reverse and when viewing the forward camera when parking. When driving in snow or rain, the collision warning system becomes unavailable due to the precipitation. I believe these are two separate, but related issues. I also believe that these issues have been observed in other Toyota models which have active rec https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2136168 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered. The contact stated that there was no glass inside the vehicle because the sunroof shade was in the closed position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,500. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2133158 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting to accelerate from a stop light ,the Dashboard had a warning message that the accelerator and brake pedals were pressed simultaneously. The acceleration stopped and the car slowed automatically. After a few seconds the warning indicator went away and the car could accelerate. The cars behind my auto had to stop suddenly. At the time. I though that I might have hit both petals at the https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2133159 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting to accelerate from a stop light ,the Dashboard had a warning message that the accelerator and brake pedals were pressed simultaneously. The acceleration stopped and the car slowed automatically. After a few seconds the warning indicator went away and the car could accelerate. The cars behind my auto had to stop suddenly. At the time. I though that I might have hit both petals at the https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2132360 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The steering latch to adjust steering wheel unlocks while I’m driving causing my steering wheel to drop literally while I’m driving. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2130030 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recurring issue with blind spot and rear cross traffic malfunction alerts. Toyota had issued a service bulletin for this concern. Dealer had to reprogram the module under part: 39151 T-SB-0034-19. CODE C1AB4 and C1AB5. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2130031 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recurring issue with blind spot and rear cross traffic malfunction alerts. Toyota had issued a service bulletin for this concern. Dealer had to reprogram the module under part: 39151 T-SB-0034-19. CODE C1AB4 and C1AB5. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2124746 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to AAA Auto Repair facility and the contact was informed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase the vehicle mileage was 93,326, and after AAA retrieved the Carfax Report, it was discovered that the mileage was 362,712. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2122244 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my 2007 Toyota Avalon returning home from work and was driving on a local road at approximately 25 MPH and turning my vehicle towards right on a curved road and the steering wheel seized and car veered and jumped the curb causing the passenger side bottom of car protection plastic guard clips damaged. No other damage to car observed other than minor scratches to front bumper due to https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2120490 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated, and the brake independently activated. The vehicle was taken to a specialty brake shop, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator had failed, causing the ABS system to act https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2120491 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated, and the brake independently activated. The vehicle was taken to a specialty brake shop, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator had failed, causing the ABS system to act https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2117550 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is no remedy available to fix the OCS sensor in front passenger seat of our 2021 Toyota Avalon. We are scared to drive it. What are our options since Toyota will not help. https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2117166 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is under Safety Recall 23V865 (Toyota dealer reference 23TB15) due to potentially defective Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors in the front passenger seat, which may prevent the airbag from deploying properly. The recall was issued in December 2023, and as of August 2025, there is still no available remedy. Toyota originally estimated a fix by Q3 of 2024, but it is now overdue https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2112962 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service to https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2112963 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service to https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2112964 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service to https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon https://plaincars.com/make/toyota-avalon#complaint-2109716 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was low. The contact became aware that transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 12