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Toyota Avalon Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA has issued 10 safety recalls for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid, covering model years 2013 through 2021. Airbag faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2020 model year has the most, with 3 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 2,891,976 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2023.

Total recalls
10
Model years affected
9
Most recalled part
Airbag
Latest recall
2023

Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 10 total.

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All Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

23V865000AirbagReported December 20, 2023

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Model years affected: 2020–2021

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

What can happen

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Vehicles affected
999,901
Maker's recall no.
23TA15, 23LA03
Owners notified
October 31, 2024
Read campaign 23V865000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
20V734000SteeringReported November 25, 2020

STEERING:COLUMN

Model years affected: 2020

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.

Vehicles affected
161
Maker's recall no.
20TB17/20TA17
Owners notified
December 18, 2020
Safety standard
FMVSS 208
Read campaign 20V734000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
20V064000Engine and coolingReported February 6, 2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Model years affected: 2020

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

What can happen

A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.

Vehicles affected
44,191
Maker's recall no.
See report
Owners notified
April 3, 2020
Read campaign 20V064000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
20V024000AirbagReported January 17, 2020

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Model years affected: 2013–2018

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

What can happen

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Vehicles affected
2,891,976
Maker's recall no.
20TB03 / 20TA03
Owners notified
March 16, 2020
Read campaign 20V024000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
19V244000Reported March 27, 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What can happen

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Vehicles affected
3,634
Maker's recall no.
19R1
Owners notified
May 24, 2019
Safety standard
FMVSS 110
Read campaign 19V244000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
19V097000Fuel systemReported February 14, 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

What can happen

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

Vehicles affected
205
Maker's recall no.
K0I
Owners notified
March 19, 2019
Safety standard
FMVSS 301
Read campaign 19V097000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
18V685000Electrical systemReported October 4, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

What can happen

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

Vehicles affected
168,187
Maker's recall no.
J0X
Owners notified
October 26, 2018
Safety standard
FMVSS 208
Read campaign 18V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
17V462000Power trainReported July 20, 2017

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Model years affected: 2016

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.

What can happen

A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.

Vehicles affected
671
Maker's recall no.
H0M
Owners notified
August 11, 2017
Read campaign 17V462000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
15V728000Collision avoidanceReported November 3, 2015

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Model years affected: 2013–2015

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

What can happen

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Vehicles affected
30,812
Maker's recall no.
F1V, F2E
Owners notified
July 28, 2016
Read campaign 15V728000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
13V505000VisibilityReported October 17, 2013

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

Model years affected: 2013

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

What can happen

A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicles affected
9,795
Owners notified
November 8, 2013
Safety standard
FMVSS 104
Read campaign 13V505000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Toyota Avalon Hybrid is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid across model years 2013 to 2021. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Toyota Avalon Hybrid model year has the most recalls?

The 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid carries the most, with 3 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Toyota Avalon Hybrid with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Toyota recalls

Toyota Tundra recalls61Toyota RAV4 recalls45Toyota Sienna recalls45Toyota Highlander recalls44Toyota Corolla recalls41Toyota Tacoma recalls41

Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:
July 18, 2026
Coverage:
Recalls from 2010 onward
Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov ↗

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.