2015 TOYOTA Avalon Problems

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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED AN INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mar 09, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PCS WAS DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

May 04, 2016

2015 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM WITH THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM; EXCEPT FOR TURNING IT OFF. RECALL # 15V728000. *JB

Apr 04, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 07, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Feb 23, 2016

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

Accident June 12, 2024 air bag did not deploy. hit on passenger side no air bags deployed. Air bag not able to be reset

May 15, 2025

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER MADE AN ABRUPT STOP; CAUSING HER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT NOR THE OTHER DRIVER WERE INJURED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT AND NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INITIALLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME; LATER ON, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) WHICH SHE ASSOCIATED WITH HER FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DOWNTOWN TOYOTA OF OAKLAND (4145 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CA 94611) AND MAITA TOYOTA OF SACRAMENTO (2500 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS REMAIN UNAVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mar 11, 2020

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND NOSE, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Apr 24, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED BY A PICKUP; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, RIBS AND SHOULDER REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Apr 11, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

Front windshield seems to be failing. Glass along perimeter where Windshields sits / mounts onto the body of the car its failing. The glass seems to be delaminating in various spots along the entire perimeter. Please review photos. I have contacted Toyota Corporate about this and they could not careless. Their response for me was to go pound sand.

Apr 07, 2022

UNKNOWN LEAKING. WE HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO THE SUNROOF OR TOP PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. CAN NOT PIN POINT LEAK, BUT AFTER COVERING WITH TARP IN PARTICULAR AREAS WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE SUN ROOF OR W/S. THE DRAIN PLUGS ARE CLEAR IN THE SUN ROOF.

Dec 13, 2019

NOTHING HAPPENED. CAR WORKS FINE. GOT THIS RECALL LAST NOVEMBER 2015 FROM TOYOTA AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM SINCE. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 15V728. ALMOST A YEAR LATER AND I'M STILL WAITING.

Aug 24, 2016

TOYOTA RECALLED THE PCS WITHIN 5 MONTHS OF MY PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DISABLED THE PRE COLLISION SYSTEM AND THERE IS NO FIX AT CURRENT TIME. TOYOTA WILL NOT GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS MODEL BECAUSE OF THE PCS SAFETY AND IT IS USELESS NOW,

Mar 09, 2016

SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. TOYOTA OF IRVING LOCATED AT 1999 W AIRPORT FWY, IRVING, TX 75062, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Jun 10, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DAYTONA TOYOTA 1700 (451 N NOVA RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (386) 255-7475), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AND NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS THE BRAKE FAILURE COULD BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,251. *JS *LN *TT

May 14, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V728000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mar 10, 2017

PRE-COLLISION RADAR SYSTEM (SAFETY RECALL)THE VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN SITUATIONS, THE PCS (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM) COULD INTERPRET A STEEL JOINT OR PLATE IN THE ROADWAY AS AN OBJECT THAT TRIGGERS PCS ACTIVATION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PCS WARNING BUZZER SOUNDS AND THE SYSTEM WILL APPLY THE SERVICE BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY. UNEXPECTED BRAKING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.

May 09, 2016

TIRES

3 complaints

I have tire size P225 / 45 R 18. Michelin Primacy mxm4. The compalint tire exploded at 65 MPH (the speed limit). The falure caused the car to swerve into the next lane which was occupied by another car at the time. My safety was at risk when I momemtarily lost control of the vehicle and others were at risk when I enetred an occupied lane. Problem was inspected and confirmed by Mavis (formerly NTB) in Keller TX. The only warning was that a couple of weeks prior to the incident while rotating my tires the Mavis location found a bubble in the sidewall of another tire (not the one that exploded) that was in the same lot as the one that exploded. It was replaced under the warranty. I now beleive that the entire lot of tires are defective and have asked for a completely new set of tires.

Oct 03, 2023

Tire Size 225/45 R 18. The tire had slightly over 3,000 miles on it. 1. Rear driver side tire that is in my possession and available for inspection, but is in 2 parts. 2. My wife and I traveled from Brandon, MS to Birmingham, Al for a medical appointment early the next day. In Tuscaloosa, Al driving in right hand lane approximately 60 MPH the handling became rough, the tire blew out, causing loss of control and throwing the vehicle in center lane, fortunately no other vehicle was there, I regained control and moved to side of road without out any physical injury. 3. After attempting to change the tire, a wrecker had to be called and towed to the only tire store open, Firestone. The technician removed the tire and said the tire separated and was replaced with a new tire. 4. Upon returning home, the tire was taken to my dealer who inspected the tire, said it was too torn up (2 pieces) to tell if it was structural failure and Continental would not do anything. He said if tires fail it is in 1st 1,000 miles and something must have been hit. I advise that nothing was hit, that Continental needed to know about the tire. He offered no further assistance. 5. Tuscaloosa & Birmingham are roughly 50 miles apart, a little prior to reaching Tuscaloosa, the low tire sensor came on, which it will do occasionally, did not notice any change in how the vehicle handled and planned to have it checked out at a Continental dealer in Birmingham the next day.

Oct 31, 2021

HAVE TOYO EXTENSA AS II TIRES ON CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON TIRES. ON INTERSTATE 69 IN HOUSTON RUSH HOUR WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OFF RIM. LEFT AT 70MPH WITH ONLY RIM ON THE BACK TIRE. I DID SAFELY PULL OVER AND NO HARM TO MYSELF OF VEHICLE. THE TIRE ONLY HAD RUBBER LEFT AROUND RIM. WAS IF TIRE WAS A PIECE OF PAPER THAT BLEW AWAY. NO EXPLOSION, NO LOW TIRE NOTICE ON CAR PRIOR TO TIRE COMING OFF THE RIM. THERE WAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF TROUBLE LIKE CAR CAR SHAKING, WOBBLING OR ANY OTHER WARNING. I DO HAVE PICTURE OF RIM AND WILL KEEP REMAINING 3 TIRES. I HAVE NEW PURCHASED NEW TIRES.

Apr 14, 2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, drove over the curb, and crashed into bushes. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. There was no police report filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where she informed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,400.

Sep 08, 2023

Crash: 1

WHILE IN MOTION AND DRIVING NORTH ON RT. 295 AT THE RTE. 50 EXIT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TWICE, ONCE CAR BEGAN BREAKING WHILE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND ENGAGED, AND ONCE WHILE IN MOTION WITH IT CRUISE CONTROL JUST ON. MARYLAND GOVERNMENT NOTIFIED AND CASE NUMBER IS SR-0267654

Mar 13, 2016

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (DRCC). IT APPLIES THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. BELOW ARE DESCRIPTIONS OF 5 OF ABOUT 20 SUCH INCIDENTS: -ON I-40. I WAS BEHIND A TRUCK MOVING 62 IN A 70 ZONE. THERE WAS A TRUCK IN THE LEFT LANE ABOUT 200 YARDS AHEAD. I MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE. THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME IN EITHER LANE. DRCC QUICKLY SLOWED ME TO 40 MPH. -AGAIN ON I-40, IN RIGHT LANE BEHIND A TRUCK GOING ABOUT 62 IN A 70 ZONE. THE TRUCK 20 YARDS BEHIND ME MOVED LEFT AND ACCELERATED. BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED BY DRCC. -ON I-8, RIGHT LANE FOLLOWING A VEHICLE 10 MPH BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT. A CAR WAS CLOSELY FOLLOWING ME. UPON REACHING AN EXIT RAMP, HE EXITED AND QUICKLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE STRONGLY APPLIED. -ENTERING FREEWAY; LIGHT TRAFFIC, DRCC SET AT 75. THE ENTRANCE RAMP CAME IN FROM ABOVE THE FREEWAY AND APPROACHED THE FREEWAY AT A FAIRLY SHARP ANGLE. THERE WAS A METAL GUARD RAIL TO THE LEFT OF THE LEFT LANE. ENTERING TRAVEL LANE, STILL AIMED AT THE GUARD RAIL, BRAKES SHARPLY APPLIED. -CONSTRUCTION ZONE ON I-80, . SPEED LIMIT 55 IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND 70 BEYOND IT. FAIRLY HEAVY TRAFFIC WAS NARROWED TO ONE LANE IN THE ZONE WITH ORANGE BARRELS ON THE RIGHT AND JERSEY BARRIERS ON THE LEFT. THE NEAREST VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME WAS 100-200 YARDS AHEAD, BUT BEHIND WAS A SEMI ABOUT 20 FEET AWAY. CHANGED SET SPEED FROM 60 TO 70 APPROACHING END OF CONSTRUCTION.. I WAS PROBABLY 20-30 YARDS FROM THE END OF THE CONSTRUCTION WHEN I ADJUSTED THE SPEED.. JUST AS I REACHED THE END OF THE ZONE AND WAS BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE, THE BRAKES WERE STRONGLY APPLIED. THE SEMI VEERED TO MISS ME. MY GUESS IS THAT IF THE DRCC IS CONFUSED BY THE SITUATION IT IS PROGRAMMED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. A FAR MORE APPROPRIATE, AND SAFER, RESPONSE WOULD BE TO EMIT A WARNING BEEP(S) AND DISABLE THE CRUISE CONTROL.

Oct 22, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE DISPLAY PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (DON MCGILL TOYOTA, 11800 KATY FWY HOUSTON, TX 77079, (281) 496-2000) WAS NOTIFIED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 19, 2018

2015 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TEMPORARY REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD UPDATED 05/1/2017*JS

May 01, 2017

PCS RECALL. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THIS SAFETY SYSTEM THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY AND WITH NUMEROUS INQUIRIES I HAVE RECEIVED NO FIX DATE. THIS IS A NEW CAR AND ONE OF MY REASONS FOR BUYING WAS THE PCS SAFETY SYSTEM AND THEY CAN'T FIX IT. I ASKED TO BE GIVEN A CAR WITH THIS SYSTEM TO DRIVE UNTIL THEY COME UP WITH A FIX BUT TOYOTA REFUSES TO HELP ME IN ANY WAY. I PAYED A LOT OF MONEY FOR A CAR WITH THIS SAFETY SYSTEM BUT HAD IT TAKE AWAY WITH NO FIX TIME. TWO MONTHS WAIT IS A REASONABLE WAIT TIME AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE. THE 2016 MODELS ARE BEING SOLD WITH THIS SYSTEM WORKING BUT MY MODEL DOESN'T. THEY WILL NOT TAKE A SYSTEM THAT IS WORKING ON THE 2015 AND INSTALL ON MY CAR. PLEASE HELP ME. I WANT TO TRAVEL AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH THIS SYSTEM NOT WORKING.

Feb 19, 2016

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 complaints

While driving the pre-collision system (PCS) turns on unexpectedly, without any warning lights or sounds, and applies the brakes. This happens when I am driving in traffic with plenty of space between the car in front of me. I typically drive between 3-6 seconds behind the car in front of me to allow for at least 300 feet in space when driving at highway speeds. Despite leaving plenty of room for cars in front of me, on multiple occasions the car has started braking abruptly while going anywhere between 50, 40, 30, or 20 miles per hour. This can be verified for inspection upon request. Despite there being a recall for my specific year, make, and model car (2015 Toyota Avalon) for this exact issue my VIN number is not covered. Toyota is requiring me to pay out of pocket for them to 1) determine if its malfunctioning and 2) replace the system, which is a huge conflict of interest. Even though the Driver's Manual says that I can disable the PCS by clicking on the PCS on/off button within the driver's glovebox, there is no such button, only a blank button cover. Not having the ability to disable the PCS system, or worse, allowing it to continue braking while I'm driving is a serious hazard. The car can start braking while I am accelerating to merge onto expressway on-ramps, or while changing lanes at the same speed of traffic. The car can also unexpectedly brake while cars are traveling too close behind me. I want to know why my VIN was not included in the initial recall and why I now have to pay to have it looked at or repaired when its clearly malfunctioning and can't be turned off as the Driver's Manual says it can. I should not have to pay $175 an hour for several hours for a Toyota dealership to diagnosis it and then another $175 an hour for 2.5 hours for them to install the fix and whatever the new component costs. I recently bought this car at 35,500 miles and the issue immediately started occurring just as the warranty expired at 36,000 miles.

Apr 25, 2023

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM A DISABLED VETERAN. ON MAY 25, 2015 I WAS IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND NOW I AM 100% DISABLED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I WANTED A VEHICLE WITH EVERY SAFETY OPTION POSSIBLE BECAUSE I HAVE PTSD ABOUT DRIVING. I BOUGHT A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID LIMITED THAT HAD PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) THAT HELPS PREVENT ACCIDENTS. IN DECEMBER I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE PCS SYSTEM THAT WAS DATED 11/03/2015 TELLING THE PCS HAD FLAWS AND I HAD TO TURN OFF THE SYSTEM. I WAS NOT HAPPY BECAUSE THAT WAS THE MAIN REASON I BOUGHT THE CAR BECAUSE IT MADE IT SAFE. ON JANUARY 14,2016 I TOOK THE AVALON HYBRID TO AUTO NATION TOYOTA IN PINELLAS PARK FLORIDA FOR THE 5000 MILE CHECKUP. I ASKED ABOUT THE PCS RECALL AND THEY HAD NO INFORMATION ON THE RECALL AND NO TIMELINE FOR A FIX. I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THAT RESPONSE BECAUSE ONE OF THE FEATURES THAT MADE ME FEEL SAFE DRIVING WAS ELIMINATED WITH NO FIX IN SIGHT. I ALSO RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM A TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE STATING THAT THERE WAS NO TIMELINE FOR A REPAIR OR PARTS REPLACEMENT. A RENTAL VEHICLE WAS ALSO OFFERED BUT IT WOULD ALSO NOT BE SAFE AS A VEHICLE WITH A PCS SYSTEM. I WANT TOYOTA TO FIX MY CAR OR REPLACE IT WITH A 2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID WITH PCS. THE 2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE PCS SYSTEM. I AM FULLY DISABLED AND DON'T FEEL COMFORT DRIVING MY VEHICLE ANYMORE. I FEEL TOYOTA HAS LET ME DOWN AND BASICALLY HAS DONE A BREACH OF CONTRACT. I HAVE A CASE NUMBER WITH TOYOTA. THE CASE NUMBER IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 02, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact noticed that the title listed the mileage at 133,510, with the note " Not the Actual Mileage" next to the mileage. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,510, and it was later discovered that the Carfax report listed the mileage at 251,617. The Carfax report also displayed that the vehicle was sold at an auto auction on 11/25/2025. Additionally, the contact stated that while his daughter was driving the vehicle on the same day of purchase, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shifting significantly hard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.

Jan 06, 2026

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated, and the brake independently activated. The vehicle was taken to a specialty brake shop, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator had failed, causing the ABS system to activate independently. The vehicle was repaired. On the drive back to the residence, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with brake master cylinder failure. The brake booster, gasket, and brake actuator were replaced. The contact stated that two weeks later, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and DTC: C1441 and C1431 were retrieved, indicating an issue with the ABS system lateral acceleration sensor circuit or the brake booster. The dealer became aware that the front bumper bracket had paint on the part that did not allow for the vehicle to brake correctly. The brake pedal support assembly with sensor was replaced, and the paint was removed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V728000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,829.

Aug 14, 2025

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

05/04/2025 First of all, we love our Avalon. However, for the last 6 months or so, water is getting in the car and ends up soaking the carpet on the left front floorboard carpet. We have checked everything we can think of to find the source of the leak but was uneasily. We had to have some scratches fixed and took the car to a body shop to see if they could find the source of the leak. They sprayed water on the sunroof for about an hour but no water leaked inside. We have also taken the car to the local Toyota Dealership (Sheehy Toyota in the Fredericksburg area, they could not find the source of the leak. It rained here (Fredericksburg, VA last night and the left front floorboard was soaked. I need help finding the source of the leak(s) so we can continue enjoying our Avalon. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] Phone number [XXX] (cell phone) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

May 04, 2025

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Mar 06, 2023

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

The body of the car, clunks when making a right or left turn while leaving the road and entering a slightly raised or lowered entry. A very clear clunk sound occcurs emanating from the overhead, just behind the driver's seat. It doesn't happen every time, but is increasing in frequency. I don't know if this is or will be a safety risk. This has not been witnessed or confirmed by Toyota and cannot be verified by inspection because it is inaccessible, behind the overhead. It first occurred and was reported around the 50,000mi servicing.

Nov 25, 2021

STEERING

1 complaint

The steering tilt lock mechanism is failing. Vibrates loose while driving. It is a non-wear item. Toyota had to recall 2009-2012 models of Avalon for the same problem. My vehicle is a 2015 and is out of warranty and only has 50,000 miles. I did have a service center check it and they confirmed the problem. You can repair this non-wear item you must replace the complete steering column assembly. With parts and labor the cost is @ $1500. Whatever they did to redesign the mechanism since the 2012 model year to fix the problem was not effective. Toyota responded to my letter and declined to take any responsibility.

Oct 21, 2021

SEATS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL CASING FOR THE ELECTRONIC ADJUSTABLE SEATS LOOSENED AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SAVANNAH TOYOTA (11101 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31419 ) WHO REPLACED THE CASING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Apr 26, 2021

ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HYBRID ENGINE ON THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM ELECTRIC TO GASOLINE OPERATION WHICH CAUSE A FASTER ACCELERATION AND JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO FITZGERALD TOYOTA GAITHERSBURG (907 N FREDERICK AVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE WITH VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A THIRD-PARTY INVESTIGATOR INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IDENTIFIED THE ACCELERATION AND JERKING IN THE VEHICLE WHEN SWITCHING TO ENGINE FROM ELECTRIC TO GASOLINE HOWEVER, THE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,696.

Jan 26, 2021

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

ON MAY 25TH, 2020 I WAS PULLING INTO A TACO BELL DRIVE THROUGH. IT WAS LOCATED UP A LITTLE HILL. AS I DROVE UP THE HILL I HIT A LITTLE CURBING. I BACKED UP AND ADJUSTED THE CAR TO MISS THE CURB. WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE IT LURCHED FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. SEEING I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT, I HIT MY BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP UNTIL I HAD HIT THE CAR IN FRONT WITH A LOT OF FORCE. THAT CAR WAS THROWN INTO THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF IT. THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A HUGE SCARE! I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE SO I COULD OBSERVE THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I DID SO THE CAR ACCELERATE AT FULL SPEED IN REVERSE GOING BACK DOWN THE HILL AND HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A DRUGSTORE. THE CAR WAS MAKING A WHIRING SOUND, LIKE WHEN YOU REV UP THE ENGINE. I PUSHED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP BUT KEEP GOING FASTER! I PUMPED THE BRAKES SOME MORE BUT IT WOULD NOT STOP. WHEN I SAW I WAS HEADED INTO THE STORE, I TURNED THE WHEELS TO AVOID IT AND TRIED BRAKING AGAIN WITHOUT STOPPING. I FINALLY HIT THE STOP ENGINE BUTTON BUT NOT BEFORE THE CAR HIT A PARKED TRUCK IN THE STORE LOT WHICH STOPPED IT. IT WAS THE MOST FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD. I AM NOW AFRAID TO GET INTO A CAR. I WAS TOO UPSET TO TAKE PHOTOS. I WILL LIST THE CRASH REPORT IN THE FILE BELOW. *TR *BF *TR

May 27, 2020

Crash: 1

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATES THAT THERE WILL BE SEVERAL MONTHS UNTIL A DEFECT IS DEALT WITH THAT COULD CAUSE A FATALITY AND IN THE MEANTIME RENDERS THE CAR WORTHLESS.

Mar 06, 2020

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ON FEB. 5, 2020 AT ABOUT 6:30 AM, MY WIFE WAS PULLING UP BEHIND CARS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AS SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SHE PRESSED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD, THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE FORWARD HITTING THE CAR AHEAD OF HER IN LINE. SHE COULD HEAR THE CAR ENGINE RACING AND TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, BUT IT WENT INTO REVERSE AND RAPIDLY MOVED BACKWARDS, EVEN WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HIT THE CAR BEHIND HER. SHE THAN ONCE AGAIN TRIED TO UP THE CAR IN PARK, BUT PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND THE OUR CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD AGAIN FILL SPEED HITTING THE CAR AHEAD FOR A SECOND TIME, ALL THE TIME HOLDING HER FOOT DOWN AS HARD AS SHE COULD ON THE BRAKE. AFTER HITTING THE CAR AHEAD FOR THE SECOND TIME, SHE PUSHED THE ENGINE STOP BUTTON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AT FULL RPM. SHE NOTED THAT THERE THE FRONT TIRES WERE SMOKING ALOT SINCE THE TIRES WERE ROTAING EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS AT A STOP, DUE TO THE ENGINE RACING FULL RPM. POLICE WERE CALLED AND THEY DISPATCHED A TOW TRUCK FOR OUR CAR. THE POLICE NEVER ARRIVED, THE TOW TRUCK LOADED OUR CAR AND TOWED IT TO THE AAA STORAGE YARD .

Feb 11, 2020

Crash: 1

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I WAS HEADING DOWN SNOW GEESE SOUTH IN DUCK N.C. TO TURN LEFT ONTO WOOD DUCK DRIVE. AS I APPROACHED THE TURN, MY BRAKES FAILED AND I WENT INTO THE PARKING AREA OF 1324 DUCK ROAD. I COULD HIT A PARKED TRUCK OR HOUSE. I HIT THE TRUCK. THE AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY. NONE OF THEM. IT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. THE POLICE SHOWED UP AND WERE SUPRISED THAT THERE WERE NO AIRBAGS. THIS CONCERNS ME GREATLY. THE BRAKES FAILING WAS SCARY ENOUGH, BUT ABSOLUTELY NO AIRBAGS! *DSY

Dec 23, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

PEARL WHITE PAINT IS PEELING ON RIGHT SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE. 2, AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN STATIONARY OR MOVING.

Nov 25, 2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE AVALON HYBRIDS COVERED ONLY BY WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ZKK ARE SUFFERING THE SAME DANGERS AND FVMSS NONCOMPLIANCE DUE TO BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILURES AS THOSE TOYOTA COVERED BY SAFETY RECALLS (D0H & K0L). BY EXCLUDING AVALON HYBRIDS WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES FROM THE D0H AND K0L SAFETY RECALLS, TOYOTA IS LEAVING THE OWNERS TO HELPLESSLY EXPERIENCE LIFE-THREATENING BRAKE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION BEFORE TOYOTA WILL PROVIDE THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE COMPONENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE. THE LAW REQUIRES TOYOTA TO PREVENT THE LIFE-THREATENING DANGERS OF THIS BRAKE DEFECT BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURS. TOYOTA'S COST-CUTTING STRATEGIES ARE CAUSING CRASHES AND INJURIES. INJURIES AND CRASHES CAUSED BY THE BRAKE DEFECT EXPLAINED IN THIS LETTER HAVE OCCURRED AND BEEN REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. TOYOTA'S DECISION TO PROVIDE A REACTIONARY, POST-FAILURE REPAIR - INSTEAD OF A PREVENTATIVE SAFETY RECALL REMEDY - EXPLAINS MANY OF THE CRASHES AND INJURIES ON NHTSA'S SAFERCAR.GOV WEBSITE. RELEVANT COMPLAINTS FROM SAFERCAR.GOV INCLUDE 10515182 AND 11093611. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1256, C1253, C1252, AND C1391 - INDICATING DANGERS AND NONCOMPLIANCE - ARE BEING STORED IN VEHICLES EXCLUDED FROM THE PAST SAFETY RECALLS. TOYOTA HAS LONG HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNREASONABLE RISKS TO SAFETY AND FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE OCCURRING IN HYBRIDS EXCLUDED FROM THEIR SAFETY RECALLS. TOYOTA GETS REAL-TIME TRANSMISSIONS OF DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA FROM HYBRIDS WITH FAILED BRAKES THROUGH THE TECHSTREAM TOOL AT ITS FRANCHISE DEALERSHIPS.

Sep 18, 2019

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED NEWARK TOYOTA WORLD (230 E CLEVELAND AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE 24, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Jun 24, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TIME TO TIME EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR SHUTDOWN (LIGHTS, NAVIGATION, STEREO SYSTEM E.T.C. ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE, ALSO THE DASHBOARD MAKES A NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A CLICK. ABOUT AN YEAR AGO I GOT A RECALL FOR BUT WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE TOYOTA OF NOHO THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, SO NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND I STILL HAVE BOTH PROBLEMS WHICH HARD TO FIND OUT BY DRIVING COUPLES OF MILES, HOW A TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED TO ME. SO PLEASE REQUEST A REPLACEMENT OR FIX THEM, BECAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS WHEN POWER GOES OFF WHILE YOU ARE ON FREEWAY. I HAVEN'T MENTIONED THAT I GOT LOST MANY TIMES BECAUSE THE NAVIGATION STOPPED WORKING, OR LIGHTS GOT OFF AT NIGHTTIME. SINCERELY [XXX] . TEL: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 13, 2018

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2015 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH GPS SYSTEM. *LD THEN CONSUMER STATED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND DISTRACTING. AFTER OPTING TO VIEW AN ALTERNATE ROUTE THE SCREEN WENT BLANK. THE SCREEN ALSO, BECAME CLUTTERED WITH TOO MANY OPTIONS. UPDATED 09/27/2017*JS

Sep 27, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

2015 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION AND DECK LID ISSUE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD START WITH NO OCCUPANT ASSISTANCE AND THE REAR DECK LID WOULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE VEHICLE'S STARTER WAS ROUGH, HESITATED, SHUTTERED, OR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT 2 OR 3 ATTEMPTS. *JS

Jun 15, 2017

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE PCS SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ THE CONSUMER REFERENCED THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM. UPDATED 06/16/16.8JB

Apr 14, 2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY AVALON HYBRID WAS "RECALLED" OVER 6 MONTHS AGO FOR THE TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE PACKAGE. CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE SO I PURCHASED THE SAFEST POSSIBLE CAR. BUT, THE CAR STILL LACKS THIS FEATURE. WHEN WILL I GET THIS SAFETY FEATURE INSTALLED?

Apr 13, 2016

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE ADVERTISED MILEAGE OF 39MPH AND 40MPH IS INACCURATE. WITH CAREFUL DRIVING THE MOST I CAN GET ON MY DAILY COMMUTE IS 32.9.

Mar 09, 2016

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN. I BOUGHT A NEW CAR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT; THIS IS WHAT I EXPERIENCED WITH THE PCS SYSTEM. IT WENT OFF WITH WARNING BUZZER, RETRACTING THE SEAT BELTS. TO MY SURPRISE, THE FRONTAL CAR WAS MORE THAN 120 TO 150 FEET AWAY!; I BELIEVE I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 50-55 MPH. SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THE PCS SYSTEM, I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WAS NORMAL OR WHETHER I SHOULD BRING THE CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER; THEY GAVE ME A TOYOTA CASE NO. 152660366 ; MECHANIC SAID HE PERFORMED HEALTH CHECK ON THE VEHICLE AND PASSED. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM EITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER SINCE THEN. PLEASE ADVICE. ADDITIONAL INFO: VEHICLE IN MOTION ABOUT 50 MPH, CITY STREET DRIVING, STRAIGHT BROAD

Oct 07, 2015

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

REAR WINDOW VISIBILITY IS SERIOUSLY HAMPERED BY INTERIOR REFLECTION ON INSIDE OF REAR WINDOW. THIS VEHICLE HAS A LIGHT GREY INTERIOR COLOR AND THE BACK PACKAGE TRAY AND SPEAKER COVERS ARE ALSO LIGHT GREY. THIS LIGHT GREY COLOR IS REFLECTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. WHEN LOOKING OUT THE REAR WINDOW USING THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE REAR WINDOW LOOKS AS IF IT IS EXTREMELY DIRTY OR FOGGED. THE CONDITION IS WORSE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SUNLIGHT. AT PRESENT, WHILE AWAITING IF/WHEN A REPAIR/MODIFICATION WILL TO BE MADE BY THE SELLING DEALER, I HAVE LAID A BLACK TOWEL ON THE PACKAGE SHELF AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR. THE BLACK TOWEL HAS VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED THE REFLECTION AND PROVIDES CLEAR REARWARD VISIBILITY. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS VEHICLE'S CONDITION AND THE DEALER HAS FORWARDED PICTURES TO TOYOTA SHOWING THE EXTENT OF THE VISIBILITY IMPAIRMENT. UNFORTUNATELY, ANY OTHER AVALON WITH A LIGHT COLOR INTERIOR WILL HAVE THE SAME DEFECT.

Sep 27, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800. UPDATED 11/12/15*LJ UPDATED 11/12/2017*CN

Jul 15, 2015

4.8/5.0

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2015 TOYOTA Avalon VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2015 TOYOTA Avalon have?

The 2015 TOYOTA Avalon currently has 52 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2015 TOYOTA Avalon?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2015 TOYOTA Avalon VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2015 TOYOTA Avalon reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2015 TOYOTA Avalon. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.