Is the 2015 TOYOTA Avalon safe to drive?

The 2015 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.

What is the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING recall for the 2015 TOYOTA Avalon? (Campaign #15V728000)

Your vehicle is equipped with a system that helps prevent collisions. The Pre-Collision System (PCS) uses a sensor to detect potential hazards. However, in your 2013-2015 Avalon or 2013-2015 ES350/300h, this system could get confused by steel joints or plates on the road, and suddenly apply the brakes. If this happens, your vehicle could unexpectedly stop, which could cause a collision or make it harder to avoid a crash. Your Toyota dealer will replace the affected PCS components with updated ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 15V728000 Recall Details

Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

What Happened

Your vehicle is equipped with a system that helps prevent collisions. The Pre-Collision System (PCS) uses a sensor to detect potential hazards. However, in your 2013-2015 Avalon or 2013-2015 ES350/300h, this system could get confused by steel joints or plates on the road, and suddenly apply the brakes.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, your vehicle could unexpectedly stop, which could cause a collision or make it harder to avoid a crash.

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will replace the affected PCS components with updated ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Campaign 15V728000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Affected Vehicles