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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T1BK3DB1CU458302 · Checked Oct 10, 2026
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4T1BK3DB1CU•••••• 2012 Toyota AVALON

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota AVALON build (4 vs 2).

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27on the model
12builds in total
Most reported Suspension 1 Electrical System 1 Air Bags 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Visibility/wiper Apr 2020
Rear sunscreen remains in up position, when lowered in reverse, it makes a loud grinding noise. Having to drive at night presents a problem with visibility when the sunscreen remains in the up position
Electrical System Oct 2015
The contact owns a 2012 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V047000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Air Bags Mar 2014
Air bag on passanger side of vehicle is disabled and will not reset/activate. Vehicle air bags have never been deployed. Dealer stated we would have to pay out of pocket to have system troubleshooting completed
Suspension Jan 2014
I purchased the avalon at the end of the 2012 year. It now has 16,000 miles on it. The car is garaged outside in massachusetts. On november 10, 2012 (month after purchase) and yesterday, january 28, 2014, the car was brought back to the dealership for a rear suspension clunking…

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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 4T1BK3DB1CU458302 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.