How many problems does the 2019 TOYOTA Avalon have?

The 2019 TOYOTA Avalon currently has 61 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 2019 TOYOTA Avalon?

The most common problems reported for the 2019 TOYOTA Avalon are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2019 TOYOTA Avalon problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2019 TOYOTA Avalon comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2019 TOYOTA Avalon Problems

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

13 complaints

On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, after my wife arrived home from work the previous night, and as I walked past her car, I heard the fuel pump running. The engine was not running, all switches were off and the doors were locked. I retrieved the key fob for the car, unlocked the doors, and entered the car. Upon pushing the start button, the fuel pump shut off, then the engine started. I let it run for one minute then shut the engine off. At this time the fuel pump shut off as well. To my knowledge the fuel pump has not continued to run, after the engine was shut off, since then. There have been 2 NHTSA Campaigns recalling the fuel pumps on these vehicles, # 20V01200 and # 20V68200. When I contacted the dealership where she purchased the Avalon in January 2022 the service adviser stated the fuel pump in her car was replaced Nov. 13, 2020. There may still be a problem with the Denso fuel pumps in these vehicles. If the fuel pump continues to run like this one did, and the fuel level in the tank is not high enough to properly cool the pump, it could possibly overheat and cause a fire. I would suspect this has occurred in more than just this 1 vehicle. To err on the side of safety I believe there should be another recall to replace the fuel pump. If not that, then a recall should be initiated to check the vehicle software for a programming malfunction that would cause the fuel pump to continue to run with the engine shut off.

Oct 03, 2022

MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH MAY STOP OPERATING IF THIS WAS TO HAPPEN THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART AND IF IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHICH I DRIVE 45 MINS ONE WAY TO WORK DAILY THEN THE CAR WILL LOCK UP AND I WONT BE ABLE TO MOVE IT AND COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS TO WHERE THE VEHICLE COULD EXPLODE AND TOYOTA HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX IT AND ITS BEEN SITTING SINCE OCT 2020. I HAVE CONTACTED THEIR CORPORATE OFFICE AND THE DEALERSHIP IN WHICH NEITHER ARE WILLING TO WORK WITH ME IN REGARDS TO PAYMENTS BEING EXEMPT TILL THEY KNOW HOW TO FIX MY CAR. THEY SAID ITS EITHER I WAIT IT OUT TILL THEY KNOW OR TRADE IT IN FOR AN EQUAL TRADE. MY ISSUE HERE IS THE CAR HAS LOST EQUITY IN IT SO THE NEW LOAN WOULD PROBABLY BE UPSIDE DOWN ON THE LTV WHICH IS COSTING ME, THEY PULL MY CREDIT WHICH WOULD MAKE IT GO DOWN, DONT GET ME WRONG ITS LOAN WORTHY BUT WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO GO THRU ALL THIS RED TAPE WHEN THEY ARE THE ONES WHO CAUSED THE ISSUE BY SELLING A LEMON TO CUSTOMERS. WHY DO I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON A CAR THAT I HAVE ONLY OWNED SINCE MAY 2020 AND HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE OCT THAT I CAN ONLY LOOK AT ...I MEAN HOW LONG DOES ONE HAVE TO PAYOUT WITHOUT GETTING ANYTHING IN RETURN? THIS CANNOT BE LEGAL FOR THEM TO CONTINUE TO CHARGE PEOPLE FOR PRODUCTS THEY CANT USE??? I LOVE THIS AVALON AND IT IS TOP OF THE LINE WITH THE EXTRAS SO I AM COMPLETELY HAPPY WITH IT BUT TOYOTA IS NOT BEING FAIR. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME THE RENTAL CAR SO I DONT LOOSE MY JOB BUT THAT IS SOMETHING THEY SHOULD DO FOR GOD SAKES. AND THAT DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO AT ALL WITH THE PAYMENTS I HAVE TO PAY ON A CAR I CAN ONLY LOOK AT FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS...PLEASE HELP ME THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Jan 13, 2021

AFTER SEEING A NEWS REPORT ABOUT A FUEL PUMP RECALL IN TOYOTA AVALONS, I CHECKED MY VIN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND, INDEED, MY VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY SALESPERSON AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND ASKED HIM TO CHECK ON THE RECALL RESOLUTION. HE RESPONDED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE YET. SINCE THE RECALL OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2020, IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THERE IS NO REMEDY YET. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY DOCUMENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THIS RECALL. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN WITH IMPAIRED HEALTH WHO LIVES ALONE. IT IS CRITICAL THAT I HAVE A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO MY FREQUENT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. THAT IS WHY I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN THE FIRST PLACE. I DO HAVE TO DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS IN ORDER TO GET TO THESE APPOINTMENTS AND THIS RECALL MAKES ME VERY ANXIOUS!

Nov 17, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING INTO HER NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL AND THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBORS METAL FENCE. THE CONTACT STATED AN UNKNOWN RED SIGN WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY AND HAD COSMETIC REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,240.

Oct 29, 2020

Crash: 1

I HAVE NOT HEART ABOUT MY RECALL WHICH IS ONGOING AND IS DANGEROUS, I WANT IT REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS IT CONCERNING, AS PER TOYOTA, A MALFUNCTIONED FUEL PUMP, PLEASE HELP

Jun 21, 2020

+ 8 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 complaints

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that a good Samaritan attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for thirty minutes and stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken directly to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had previously experienced several failures since July 2025. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the oxygen sensor, the oil light sensor, the ignition coils, and the fuel pump extension were replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had caused the contact anxiety, and the contact was fearful of driving the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated was fearful for her and her grandchildren's safety while in the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact stated that several cases were filed, and all were denied. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Nov 13, 2025

When starting the vehicle, an extremely high pitched noise is emitted from the speakers. This high pitch seems like its comes out full volume out the speakers. Ear piercing noise leaves my ears ringing every time.

Nov 04, 2025

After troubleshooting, the issue with my car cannot communicate with my mobile app through Toyota remote connect, cannot update vehicle software, and after a $130 diagnostic fee, the dealer states the DCM module is bad and needs replacing. My question is this is a safety issue, correct?

Sep 19, 2024

THIS VEHICLES BLIND SPOT MONITOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT OPERATIONAL AND DOES NOT SHOW VEHICLES IN THE BLIND SPOT ON THE MIRROR OVER 70% OF THE TIME GIVING THE DRIVER A FALSE SENSE THE LANE IS CLEAR. IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU DRIVE AND ALMOST NO USABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER 40 MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM WORKS AS IT SHOULD. UPON SOME RESEARCH ON LINE, IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND TOYOTA INDICATES IT WORKS TO SPECS, BUT BASED OFF THE FACTORY MANUAL DOES NOT.

Jul 01, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF CEDAR PARK (5600 183A, LEANDER, TX 78641, (512) 379-7575) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED, BUT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1904010349. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.

Apr 11, 2019

+ 1 more complaint for this component

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

Jerking and grinding noise in the transmission

May 04, 2025

I bought the car new in 2019. Car was fine for the first 2 years then it started skipping the gear on low speeds, it does not happen all the time but it does seems to jerk while changing gears in low speeds, occusionally. I have taken the car in to Toyota in Green Bay, WI location and I was told they can't duplicate the issue.

Aug 01, 2023

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL A MONTH AGO. EVERY TIME I'M DRIVING LESS THAN 35 MPH I FEEL A ROUGH DOWN SHIFT IS NOT THAT BAD, BUT I NOTICE IT. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M DRIVING SLOW, MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THE CITY.TOYOTA HASN'T SENT ANYTHING REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I THOUGHT IT WOULD GO AWAY BUT IT HASN'T.

Feb 15, 2020

THESE ISSUES OCCUR CONSISTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL SIDE STREETS AT LOW SPEEDS, BETWEEN 0-35 MPH. (1) WHEN EXECUTING A STOP AND GO EITHER AT A STOP LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, MY 2019 AVALON XLE EMITS A "JERKING" MOTION BEFORE IT DECIDES TO KICK INTO GEAR. THE "JERKING" CAN EASILY BE FELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE DRIVERS EXPERIENCING THIS "JERKING". I THOUGHT THE "JERKING" WAS OCCURRING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WARNING UP, BUT "JERKING" OCCURS AT ALL TIMES. (2) WHEN TRAVELLING AT 30-35 MPH, AND AFTER RELEASING PRESSURE OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IF THE BRAKES ARE SLOWLY BEING APPLIED INSTEAD OF COASTING DOWN THE STREET. I BELIEVE THE TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. THE ABOVE ISSUES HAVE BEEN OCCURRING SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 10 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR A TOYOTA SERVICE BULLETIN TO BE PUBLISHED, BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY GUARANTEE THAT SUCH A BULLETIN WOULD EVER BE PUBLISHED. I HAVE FILED SEVERAL CASES AT TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND WAS TOLD MY CASE WOULD BE REVIEWED BY THE TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. AGAIN, NO GUARANTEE THAT THE TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WOULD EVER REVIEW MY CASE. AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSES OR FOLLOW UPS EMAILS FROM TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS RE: MY 2019 AVALON TRANSMISSION ISSUES.

Nov 25, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

The 12.3 in Bird's Eye system with backup camera produces a "black screen" when in reverse and when viewing the forward camera when parking. When driving in snow or rain, the collision warning system becomes unavailable due to the precipitation. I believe these are two separate, but related issues. I also believe that these issues have been observed in other Toyota models which have active recalls in place for the same issue. I took the vehicle to the dealership (Spartan Toyota Lansing, MI) and they were unable to diagnose or resolve the problem. I also reported the issue to Toyota Customer service, pending any resolution. So an ongoing safety issue persists without resolve (ie no required backup camera and also the collision avoidance systems problem during snow or heavy rain).

Oct 06, 2025

There is a bad smell coming from the air ducting especially when the AC is set to recycle the cabin air. The smell is so nauseating that you have to roll the windows down while driving down the road or parked. The Toyota dealership charged me $155 +/- to clean the ducting on a less than 2-year-old car with approximately 35,000 mi on it. I'm not sure how long their cleaning service will keep the smell removed. I've owned multiple vehicles in my lifetime and never encountered this problem. This should not be happening on a new vehicle.

Jun 18, 2021

LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP

Mar 10, 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

THE HEADLIGHTS, WHEN ON LOW BEAM, IN NON AMBIENT LIGHT CONDITIONS (TOTAL DARKNESS) DO NOT PROJECT FAR ENOUGH TO DETECT PERSONS WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR CARS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ESPECIALLY IF THE ROAD IS UNDULATING (DIPS, CURVES, HILLS). HEADLIGHT PROJECTION CAN BE REDUCED TO 1 1/2 CAR LENGTHS ON DIPS ON DARK NIGHT. THE LOW BEAM CUTOFF LINE CAN BE AN ISSUE AS THERE IS NO VISION THRU THE UPPER HALF OF THE WINDOW IN SUCH CONDITIONS.

Feb 09, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS OR AT DUSK, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOSEPH AIRPORT TOYOTA (1180 W NATIONAL RD, VANDALIA, OH 45377, (937) 898-8060) TO BE INSPECTED. THE HEADLAMPS WERE ADJUSTED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

Dec 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVOLON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DISCOLORATION ON THE HEADLIGHT UNITS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY AT NIGHT AND HIS VISION WAS IMPAIRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DCH TOYOTA OF TORRANCE (2909 PACIFIC COAST HWY, TORRANCE, CA 90505, (424) 271-2340) TO BE DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.

Feb 20, 2019

LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

2 complaints

Recurring issue with blind spot and rear cross traffic malfunction alerts. Toyota had issued a service bulletin for this concern. Dealer had to reprogram the module under part: 39151 T-SB-0034-19. CODE C1AB4 and C1AB5.

Sep 13, 2025

Blind spot monitor sensors not positioned properly, cause bsm and rcta to have issues dealer said their was a TSB for it but that they couldn't cover it and I need to pay out of pocket to fix a defective safety system

Dec 19, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

When starting the vehicle, an extremely high pitched noise is emitted from the speakers. The safety of my young child is at risk every time I start the car because this could cause irreparable hearing loss. This is a known issue across many Toyota models as I've found through online forums. Toyota wants $1,200 to fix the DCM Module when it is a manufacturing issue and not caused by the consumer.

Sep 19, 2024

The car emitted a very loud, high pitched sound, lasting several seconds when starting the vehicle, which was very painful. At the same time, red and green lights are seen flashing a few times next to the SOS button. This has happened twice in the past month.

Sep 20, 2023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

2019 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL PUMP SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS *JS

Jul 06, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

May 08, 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF TRI-CITIES (6321 W CANAL DR, KENNEWICK, WA 99336, (509) 736-9900) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Jul 01, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 16, 2020

ENGINE

2 complaints

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - NEW VEHICLE NEWLY PURCHASED 2019 TOYOTA AVALON XLE (6 CYL) HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. REQUIRED ADDITION OF 2 QUARTS OF OIL AT 2,000 MILES. NO LEAKS EVIDENT UNDER CAR. AT 3,100 "LOW OIL" LIGHT CAME ON, BUT COULD NOT CHECK BECAUSE DEALER TAPED DIPSTICK TO PREVENT ME FROM CHECKING. DEALER TEARING APART ENGINE.

Aug 23, 2019

TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID WITH KEYLESS IGNITION. CAR IS SILENT BUT MAY STAY ON WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE. THERE IS NO WARNING SOUND OR LIGHT IF CAR IS LEFT ON AND CAR IS SILENT, BUT AS BATTERY DRAINS, THE ENGINE MAY COME ON 20 MIN LATER AND GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE. I AM AN ALERT DRIVER BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. MORE THAN 17 TOYOTA OWNERS HAVE DIED OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THIS IS AN EASY SOFTWARE FIX. TOYOTA SAYS IT WILL FIX IN 2020, BUT THERE IS NO SOFTWARE FIX COMING FOR HYBRIDS ALREADY SOLD.

Jul 01, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

After starting to accelerate from a stop light ,the Dashboard had a warning message that the accelerator and brake pedals were pressed simultaneously. The acceleration stopped and the car slowed automatically. After a few seconds the warning indicator went away and the car could accelerate. The cars behind my auto had to stop suddenly. At the time. I though that I might have hit both petals at the same time. When it happened again I opened an incident report with Toyota. Incident opened on 07-19-25 Case # 250719000440. The Toyota rep told me it should be take to a Toyota dealer to diagmose any error codes.The next time the same problem occured I took it to my Toyota dealer and was told there were no error codes to indicate a problem. I have also taken the car to a local repair shop after the problem happened and was shown there were no stored errror codes.The dealer wants to have my auto for an extende time to reproduce the problem. If they need error codes to solve the issue but no error codes are recorded when the problem occurs what can they determine? I am hoping that there are other Toyota Avalon owners which might have had the same issue.

Sep 23, 2025

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service told me the Mechanical Warranty Expired in June. 8 days later July 17, 2025 Broke down on the highway I was stranded for 5 hours had to pay for a partial Tow out of miles. Its been 6 days no CAR. I DONT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE and I Think it has a Defective System. I am locked into a Contract with a Vehicle that keeps Breaking down. I have called the Lemon Law and they said my car is too Old for a Claim but not considered NEW By 1 year. I need some Help, I have reached out to Toyota Corporate and I am waiting to see what they plan on doing. I have been STRESSED OUT SINCE MY LAST BREAKDOWN WITH THIS CAR. BY THE WAY I HAVE ONLY PUT 4000 MILES ON IT SINCE I PURCHASED IT. GOING ON A ROAD TRIP IS OUT. I NO LONGER TRUST THIS VEHICLE IT JUST CUTS OFF FOR NO REASON ONCE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON IT JUST STOPS. I CANT IMAGINE HAVING MY GRANDBABIES IN THAT CAR ITS SCARY. Car is still in the SHOP ITS BEEN 6 DAYS NOW.

Jul 22, 2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

I was pulling into a parking space when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a tree. The car has auto-braking but this system did not function to stop the car.

Oct 31, 2023

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

A year ago my 2019 Toyota Avalon started displaying a message that the RCD (rear camera detection) was unavailable. I tried working with the dealership that sold me the car, but they ignored me. I went to another Toyota dealership and they said it would cost approximately $2000, but could not guarantee it would fix the issue. I’ve seen online that 1000’s of Toyota owners with the same system have had similar problems, and Toyota frequently responds with, “It’s a rolling computer, and very advanced.” Some were fixed by recalibration, but many have a more serious problem. All the stories are only the people that have posted about it. It’s probably Toyota’s biggest problem. My car was under warranty when it began, but health issues and restrictions kept me from getting the attention of the general manager since I was ignored by others. I feel this is serious enough and has effected numerous people that it warrants an investigation. People are relying on a system that doesn’t work properly, and some have been hurt and many others will be negatively affected by it.

Oct 09, 2023

PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the "parking brake malfunction" warning flashed. The contact proceeded to his destination and shifted the vehicle into park (P) but did not engage the parking brake for fear that it might not disengage. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there had been a malfunction of the Parking Brake or Cruise Control Malfunction warning message on the MID (multi-information display) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C13B0 (Electric Parking Brake ECU Malfunction) NHTSA ID Number: 10172860 (Parking Brake). The contact was advised that the remedy required a software update of the ECU. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,500.

Sep 12, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

2019 Toyota Avalon XSE with 41,400 miles. Complete failure of the Climate Control Panel. No buttons or lights would work, resulting in lack of any fan, heat, air conditioning, window defroster, mirror defroster or seat heat. Found no fuses blown. On one occasion since then both seat heat lights came on indicating full heat but did not produce any heat. Two days later Panel began to work normally for a 1 hour drive. Later this day there was another complete failure of the same panel. Took car to dealership the next day and panel functioned normally enroute. When dealership diagnosed the problem the Climate Control Panel had failed again and the problem could not be duplicated. No trouble codes were stored in the system. They performed a master reset of the system thinking an update may have been corrupt. Panel worked when leaving the dealership later this day. The next morning the Panel initially did not work, but 20 minutes into a 1 hour drive it started working normally. That evening the Panel failed again on vehicle startup and has not worked since. Took it back to the dealership this morning and did not turn vehicle off, thinking the failure might show up in the car’s system until the service advisor could drive it to a maintenance bay. After 3 hours the problem could not be diagnosed. The lead mechanic contacted Toyota corporate to inquire if this problem has been encountered previously and for a possible solution. Overall this may not be a safety issue warranting any further action. However, if the windows or mirrors were to fog up, there would be no defroster capability for either of these. In this situation it could quickly become a dangerous situation while the vehicle is moving. This should be investigated further.

Jul 03, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

The sunroof of my 2019 Toyota Avalon is defective. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety, as well as the safety of my passengers, has been put at risk. My problem has been confirmed by Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg. No warning lamps or messages to indicate sunroof problem. The driver side of my sunroof keeps clogging. I first took my vehicle to Toyota Sheehy of Fredericksburg on 1/3/2023. Sunroof tray was found to have a buildup of organic detritus, causing drains of sunroof tray to be clogged and allowing rainwater to spill over into interior. Sheehy technician cleared the sunroof tray and drains of organic material. Drains were now flowing properly. Technician claimed that sunroof would not have to be drained for at least two years. There was standing water and a heavy mildew smell in the car. Sheehy refused to clean/drain carpet of water. I took it to a detailer and had the detailer vacuum and clean the carpet. Less than a month later, I started experiencing the same issues -- wet carpeting on the floorboard. I took my vehicle to Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg on 2/7/2023. Technician told me that the driver side of the sunroof was clogged. Technician claimed that he fixed the clogged drain of the sunroof. Technician suggested that my sunroof got clogged because I have only driven my car 140 miles this month. Not a rational explanation. He recommended that I replace the carpet due to mold concerns. Why would I replace the carpet if there is a strong possibility of having wet carpet every few weeks? Technician insists that wet floor is not coming from any source other than the sunroof. I suspect that my sunroof is defective. I should not have to worry about wet carpet in my car everyday that we experience rainshowers. Sheehy Toyota insists that nothing is wrong with the structural integrity of the sunroof and that external factors are to blame.

Feb 07, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

After starting car, from being parked in parking garage from 8am-5pm, the Pre Collision warning system light turned on. Vehicle currently has 20k miles on the odometer. There are numerous records in the car's onboard history of this device failing during car startup. Drove home, started next day with no incident. System is unreliable. According to the Infotainment system, the car seems to report the failure every few months.

Sep 17, 2022

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

SEE ATTACHED PDF FILE

Jul 31, 2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

This incident has happened twice in three years. Hence it is a very rare occurrence. Both times involved the same events. Cruise control was on. I was traveling in the left lane of the interstate highway, approaching an 18-wheel truck which was in the right lane. When I was approximately 50 feet from the rear of the truck, the truck began to enter my lane. I suspect I was in the trucker's blind spot. My car did not sense the truck. The cruise control did not disengage. The brakes did not engage. But the MOST troublesome was that the car did not respond to my pressing on the brake pedal. I had to press 4 or 5 times before the cruise control would disengage and the brakes engage. Since I was traveling approximately 70 mph, the distance between my car and the truck (each time) closed rapidly. In the first instance, the truck tire hit my right front fender. I moved to the shoulder of the road and eventually the car braked. In the second case, I avoided collision by about 10 feet. I use the cruise control frequently and in EVERY other circumstance, the sensors on my car have worked correctly and disengaged the cruise control and I have never had a problem with breaking. I suspect a blind spot in the sensor system but why, only in this situation, does the brake system fail to disengage the cruise control when i press on the brake is a very troublesome mystery to me. Answering question on web page: My safety - life threatening, No dealer consultation, Regular maintenance schedule maintained, No warnings.

May 17, 2021

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE DYNAMIC CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED AND THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WORSE WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCOTT CLARK TOYOTA (13052 MARIE GARRIS RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105) TO BE TEST DRIVEN. WHILE BEING TEST DRIVEN ALONG WITH THE TECHNICIAN, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.

Dec 22, 2020

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELDS WERE CLOUDY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELDS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOSELTON CHEVROLET (909 FAIRPORT RD, EAST ROCHESTER, NY 14445) WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.

Oct 07, 2020

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND PROCEEDING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR HAS DONE THIS (EACH TIME BEING TAKEN TO SERVICE AT TOYOTA). ONE IN PARTICULAR ALMOST BEING HIT BY A TRUCK WHEN GOING FROM A RED LIGHT TO GREEN LIGHT.ANOTHER ONE TURNING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND HAVING TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO CARS COMING MY DIRECTION IN FEAR OF BEING HIT WHILE TURNING AND CAR STALLING. THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN TOO MANY SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR. THIS MATTER HAS BEEN TAKEN UP TO CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND REVIEWING HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE IN THEY CONTINUE TO TELL ME THAT THEY HAVE NOT FAILED TO REPAIR MY CAR. I HAVE CONTINUED TO TAKE THE CAR TO BE SERVICED AND DIAGNOSTIC COMES UP WITH NO PROBLEMS IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. *I ALSO HAVE VIDEOS AND ALL OF MY SERVICE INVOICES REGARDING THE STALLING ISSUE THAT HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED.*

Jul 13, 2020

WHEELS

1 complaint

THE SIDE WALL BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON I93. *TR

Jun 29, 2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

CHANGING INTERSECTION IN THE CITY STREETS ENGINE STALLS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL.

Mar 07, 2020

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

I WAS IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING ALONG A LOCAL ROAD, PROBABLY ABOUT 30MPH. I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY CAR, AND THEN SPUN INTO A MEDIAN AND STRUCK A TREE. MUCH OF THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN AND DISPLACED FROM THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. I WAS RESTRAINED BY THE SEAT BELT ONLY. THE FAILURE OF THE AIRBAGS IS OF GREAT CONCERN.

Feb 24, 2020

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

AT 3600 MILES, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, CAN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON PLUS ALL THE OTHER WARNING LIGHTS AND MALFUNCTION MESSAGES ABOUT EVERY SENSOR IN THE CAR, CAR LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION, ENGINE STARTS SOMETIMES ONLY. DEALER DIAGNOSIS WAS A FULL TANK OF E85 GAS, GAS STATION DOES NOT SELL THAT AND NO ANY OTHER COMPLAINT OF E85. DID MY OWN TESTING, DOESN'T SEEM LIKE ANY ETHANOL IN GAS. I SAVED ALL THE GAS FOR FURTHER TESTING. I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA CORP BUT THEY STOOD BY AND SUPPORTED THE DEALER DIAGNOSIS. GAS STATION INSURANCE CARRIER DENIED THE CLAIM. EVEN IF IT WAS E85 GAS, THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE ALL THIS IMPACT ON THIS AVALON AND ITS COMPUTER SYSTEM.

Nov 14, 2019

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

*** SUSPENSION & OE TIRE BRIDGESTON EL440 - ROLLING WHILE CORNERING ON UNEVEN/BUMPY ROAD - NOT SURE BUT I FEEL TIRE STANDING WAVE SOMETIMES - I REPLACED IT WITH MICHELIN PREMIER A/S AND GOT BETTER GRIP AND 50%-LESS-ROLLING EFFECT. *** BLIND SPOT MONITOR(BSM) IS UNRELIABLE - NOT PROPERLY WORKS SOMETIMES - IT CANNOT DETECT A CAR PASSING BY AT HIGH SPEED. - IT CANNOT DETECT A CAR AT A TINY BIT OVER PERMISSIBLE ANGLE, ESPECIALLY MERGING ROAD. (I FEEL THAT BSM ANGLE IS TOO NARROW OR SHORT AND IT WORKS ONLY WHEN THE OBJECT IS EXACT PARALLEL TO MY CAR.) - I WOULD LIKE THIS BSM TO BE ALWAYS ON AT ANY TIME AND CONDITION.

Nov 04, 2019

SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING OUR NEW 2019 TOYOTA AVALON DOWN THE FREEWAY IT WANDERS AND MOVES AROUND . THE CAR SEEMS TO CHASE THE SMALL LINES THAT ARE GROUND INTO CONCRETE FREEWAY. I TOOK .THE CAR BACK TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THE CHECKED THE 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, WHICH WAS WITHIN PERFECT SPECS. THE CAR STILL CONTINUES TO DRIFT AND WANDER TO THE POINT THAT IT SEEMS UNSAFE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE WARRANTY. THEY OPENED A CASE # 1909232297. THEY TOLD ME A TOYOTA FIELD ENGINEER WOULD COME OUT AND DRIVE THE CAR TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM. I RECEIVED A CALL TODAY FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE INFORMING ME THAT THEY WHERE NOT SEND ANYONE OUT. WE SHOULD SIMPLY DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM ON OUR OWN

Oct 23, 2019

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

MY HUSBAND, AN 84 YEAR OLD, WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND GOT INTO A DOUBLE ACCIDENT. FIRST, HE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AND HE GOT IN THE CAR AND BACKED UP. AS HE BACKED UP HE HIT A VEHICLE PARKED BEHIND HIM CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES. (PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR FULL POLICE REPORT FOR INFORMATION AS TO EXACTLY HOW FAR HE WOULD HAVE BACKED, BUT I BELIEVE NOT MUCH MORE THAN 1 TO 2 CAR LENGTHS.) THIS CAR HAD THE TOYOTA CARE PACKAGE INSTALLED, WHICH INCLUDED THE SAFE BACKING FEATURES TO SLOW A VEHICLE WHEN BACKING AND ANOTHER OBJECT IS BLOCKING THE PATH. MY QUESTION - WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE SAFETY FEATURES. MY HUSBAND LEFT THAT ACCIDENT AND DROVE ABOUT 1 BLOCK DOWN THE STREET, RUNNING THE END OF THE YELLOW LIGHT AND INTO RED LIGHT, AND HIT THE RIGHT REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE THEN DROVE OUT-OF-CONTROL INTO THE CORNER PLANTER AND HIT A SIGN, WHICH THEN FELL ONTO TWO VEHICLES. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT AFTER HE HIT THE TAIL OF THE VEHICLE, HIS VEHICLE SPED UP INTO THAT PLANTER AREA. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE SAFETY FEATURES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE - BUT DIDN'T. MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE WRONG - AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DRIVING. HOWEVER, HE WAS THE ONE HURT THE WORST WITH 7 BROKEN RIBS, A BROKEN FEMUR, A BROKEN NOSE, AN INJURY TO THE SPLEEN AND BLEEDING ON THE BRAIN. MY CONCERN IS THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SAFETY FEATURES THAT TOYOTA DEALERS ARE TOUTING ABOUT THE VEHICLES.

Aug 05, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE CAR RANDOMLY SLAMS ON THE BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY DRIVING AND STREET DRIVING.

Apr 02, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

BOTH BLIND SPOT MONITORING AND CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT - MALFUNCTION ALERTS, KEEPS POPPING UP REGULARLY. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALER, WITH NO RESOLUTION. TOYOTA INDICATES THAT THIS IS A PROB AND ARE WORKING ON AN SOLUTION. IT IS NOT CLEAR WHAT THAT IS. SEEMS LIKE ISSUE POPS UP MORE WHEN IT IS VERY COLD OR VERY WET. TOYOTA SAYS THEY ARE LOOKING INTO IT, BUT NOT SURE WHAT THEIR PLAN IS. TOYOTA CASE #1901292206 FOR TODAY.

Jan 29, 2019

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