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critical Owners of the 2007 Toyota Avalon have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the equipment at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See equipment across all vehicles →
No new NHTSA equipment complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 19 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
This does not meet the standard requirements.
A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering equipment on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗OBSOLETE NOTICE Month 09, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0014-22.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
I can't get any information on the possible dangers of the smart key. The owner's manual of my 2007 Toyota avalon warns that persons with implanted pacemakers or defibrillator should not go near the antennae on the smart key system. My 91-year-old dad has an implanted defibrillator. Is there any way to get in, start the car, and disable the smart key so he can then approach the car and get in?…
It's a serious issue. 6 complaints have been filed, including 2 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
Based on the 6 complaints filed, equipment issues most often appear around 25,250 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for equipment repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover equipment issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.