2002 Toyota Avalon air bags problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Toyota Avalon — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag is pushing out of the passenger side dashboard and also on drivers side wheel. There is now a quarter inch gap where we can see behind it on the passenger side. There were VERY loud popping noises. There is a recall for this exact car model but for the following year, 2003-2005 (4?) but not…”
filed Feb 10, 2025
“The 2003-2004 model avalon's have a recall for the airbags when exposed to certain frequencies and noises. My 2002 avalon has the same issue and toyota needs to include this model year as well. I've had no problems out of this car ever, but as soon as it hit 140,000 miles the air bags light came…”
filed Oct 3, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | 12 | 57% |
| 2019 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Avalon | 6 | 25% |
| 2016 Avalon | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 Avalon | 7 | 17% |
| 2014 Avalon | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Avalon | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 Avalon | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Avalon | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Avalon | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 Avalon | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.