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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T1BK1EB4DU052812 · Checked Aug 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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4T1BK1EB4DU•••••• 2013 Toyota AVALON

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120on the model
24builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Visibility 1 Structure 1 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1 Service Brakes 1

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Equipment Adaptive/mobility crash Jan 2014
Brakes were applied automatically although driver was accelerating. Suspect malfunction in pre-collision system (no collision was imminent)
Electrical System Feb 2021
Was driving home one day after taking my dad about 45 mins away was driving as usual and the car died had to pull over to side of road put in park and restart. Has done it several times after we have had in at toyota dealerships on 3 different occasions and they cannot duplicate…
Visibility/wiper Jul 2019
The contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the rear window privacy screen was stuck in the up position; therefore, blocking his visibility when attempting to reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of…
Forward Collision Avoidance Nov 2015
The contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a warning label was placed on…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2014
Noticed some time a go the headliner is sagging at the back window. Was at dealer for service and told them about it. Was told they would order a new one. After observing complaints on tne NHTSA site I see this is an ongoing issue. We'll see if they order it, hopefully toyota…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T1BK1EB4DU052812 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.