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TOYOTA Avalon Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

81
Total Recalls
3.7
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.5)
22
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
2 D
2001
2 D
2002
1 D
2003
2 D+
2004
3 C
2005
7 B
2006
7 C
2007
6 D-
2008
6 D-
2009
7 D+
2010
7 D+
2011
1 F
2012
4 D+
2013
4 D-
2014
4 C+
2015
2 F
2016
3 D
2017
2 D
2018
2 C-
2019
4 B
2020
3 B-
2021
2 D+

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
20
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12
SEATS
11
EQUIPMENT
11
STEERING
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3
SUSPENSION
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The breakaway pins in your steering column are safety features that help absorb energy in a crash. In some 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid models, these pins…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor in your vehicle helps decide whether the front passenger air bag should inflate in a crash. In some 2020-2022 models, this sensor co…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — The low-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is a part that delivers gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain models, this pump can fail without warning while you're driving…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The breakaway pins in your steering column help protect you in a crash by absorbing energy and deploying your airbag. In some 2020-2021 Avalon, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid models, these …

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor in your vehicle is a critical part that helps the front passenger air bag deploy in a crash. It's like a smart sensor that decides w…

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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