Toyota Avalon problems by year
3,367 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 28 Toyota Avalon model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 2021 Fewer complaints | 21 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 10 | 3 | — | |
| 2019 | 68 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 | 24 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2017 Fewer complaints | 14 | 2 | — | |
| 2016 Fewer complaints | 23 | 3 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2015 | 41 | 2 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2014 | 96 | 4 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2013 | 137 | 4 | Structure | |
| 2012 | 30 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 | 106 | 1 | Steering | |
| 2010 | 46 | 7 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2009 | 91 | 7 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2008 Most complained | 349 | 6 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2007 Most complained | 243 | 6 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2006 Most complained | 359 | 7 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2005 | 228 | 7 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2004 | 205 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2003 Most complained | 293 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2002 | 116 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2001 | 134 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2000 | 173 | 2 | Steering | |
| 1999 | 92 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1998 | 178 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1997 | 125 | 0 | Steering | |
| 1996 | 109 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 | 80 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Toyota.