Is the 2004 TOYOTA Avalon safe to drive?

The 2004 TOYOTA Avalon has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 15V043000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

What Happened

The air bag control module in your vehicle is a critical computer that helps control your air bags. In some vehicles, electrical noise can cause this module to fail, which could trigger your air bags and seatbelts to deploy unexpectedly while you're driving.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, your air bags and seatbelts could deploy without warning, which could lead to serious injury or even a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag control module with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V043000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V043000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?