Toyota

Avalon

Midsize Cars · model years 2010 to 2022

Includes Avalon, Avalon AWD, Avalon Hybrid and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2022. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2016. complaints: 23, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Avalon
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	1Gas	23	no data	$2,700	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	1Gas	22	268	$2,850	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas, Hybrid	25	no data	$2,500	0	0	4 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas, Hybrid	25	no data	$2,500	0	0	4 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas, Hybrid	32	no data	$2,075	0	0	4 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas, Hybrid	32	no data	$2,075	3	23	2	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, AIR BAGS 12%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 23, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas, Hybrid	32	no data	$2,075	2	14	2	ENGINE 35%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18%, AIR BAGS 12%
complaints: 14, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas, Hybrid	32	no data	$2,075	2	24	2	AIR BAGS 19%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, STEERING 13%
complaints: 24, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 6 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas, Hybrid	43	301	$1,450	4	64	1	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 64, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas, Hybrid	43	301	$1,450	3	10	1	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 42%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 10, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas, Hybrid	35.5	301	$1,825	2	21	1	AIR BAGS 43%, ENGINE 14%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%
complaints: 21, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	3Gas, Hybrid	43	301	$1,450	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 23 to 2022: 43

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2022: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Avalon to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.