Toyota Avalon recalls

27 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

23V865000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallA short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from…Air bagsFree replacement1000KunitsDec 202320V734000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallBreakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged…Air bagsFree replacement161unitsNov 202020V682000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement1.5MunitsNov 202020V024000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallDuring certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air…Air bagsFree repair2.9MunitsJan 202020V012000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia…Fuel systemFree replacement1.8MunitsJan 202019V244000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe text on the load capacity label may become illegible.EquipmentFree repair3,634unitsMar 201918V685000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThe air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.Air bagsFree software update168KunitsOct 201818V569000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallDuring a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag…Air bagsFree repair19KunitsAug 201817V295000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Tires recallThe spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.TiresFree repair409unitsMay 201716V906000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThe front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.Air bagsFree replacement12unitsDec 201616V396000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase7,749unitsJun 201616V215000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThe occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been…Air bagsFree repair59KunitsApr 201615V728000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingForward Collision Avoidance recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment.Driver assistanceFree replacement31KunitsNov 201515V047000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may…ElectricalFree replacement51KunitsJan 201515V043000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallDue to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or…Air bagsFree replacement1.0MunitsJan 201514V743000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase3,233unitsNov 201414V715000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSuspension recallIn the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured.Steering & suspensionFree replacement5,650unitsNov 201414V576000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree replacement16KunitsSep 201413V505000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingVisibility recallIn the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement9,795unitsOct 201313V442000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the…Air bagsFree repair803KunitsOct 201313V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcAir Bags recallDuring modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these…Air bagsFree repair3,235unitsJan 201311V539000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEngine And Engine Cooling recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles…Engine & powertrainReplacement420KunitsNov 201110V499000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement729KunitsOct 201010V345000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Steering recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles. due to improper casting of the steering lock bar, there is a…Steering & suspensionFree replacement373KunitsJul 201010V036000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallSoutheast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of…EquipmentFree repair153KunitsFeb 201010V035000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallGulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal…EquipmentFree repair271KunitsFeb 201010V017000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Vehicle Speed Control recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla…Driver assistanceFree repair2.2MunitsJan 2010