The 2012 TOYOTA Avalon has a risk grade of C. This grade is calculated from 4 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

The 2012 TOYOTA Avalon has 4 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

The most severe recall for the 2012 TOYOTA Avalon is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

The air bag control module in your vehicle helps decide when to deploy the air bags and seat belts during a crash. In some 2011-2018 models, this module might not work properly after a certain type of crash, stopping the air bags and seat belts from deploying. If this happens in a real crash, you could be at higher risk of injury because the air bags and seat belts that could help protect you won't deploy as they should. Your Toyota dealer will check the air bag control module and install a noise filter to ensure it works correctly, all at no cost to you. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also reach out to Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Your Avalon's seat belt buckle is a small part that tells the airbag system if you're buckled in. In some cases, the buckle might have been replaced with a faulty part that lies to the airbag system. If the airbag system thinks you're buckled in when you're not, it might not deploy the airbags properly in a crash. This could lead to serious injury. Your Toyota dealer will check the seat belt assembly to make sure it's working correctly and replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice.

The sub-woofer speaker in your Avalon's trunk is like a small speaker that adds extra bass to your music. It's connected to a tiny computer chip in the audio system, and in some 2011-2012 models, this speaker can cause a short circuit that damages the chip. If the chip gets damaged, it could send a constant flow of electricity to the speaker. This could cause the speaker to overheat, which could start a fire. Your Toyota dealer will replace the audio system amplifier and add a protective cover around the sub-woofer at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it right away.

The air conditioning system in your vehicle has a hose that can get clogged, causing water to collect near the airbag control module. This can lead to a short circuit and potentially disable the airbags or cause them to deploy unexpectedly. If the airbags are disabled or deploy unexpectedly, you could be at greater risk of injury in a crash. If the airbags don't work, you could also lose power steering assist, making it harder to steer your vehicle, especially at low speeds. Your Toyota dealer will seal the air conditioning unit and add a protective cover to the airbag control module, all at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2013 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.