2016 Toyota Avalon vs 2018 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Toyota Avalon | 2018 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 266 | 178 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–40 | 24–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Avalon | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 6 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 |
2016 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.