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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-TOYOTA-AVALON NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2015 · Toyota

Toyota Avalon problems

52 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
8.0 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2015 Avalon?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
8 reports · fails ~44,083 mi · avg $1,100
severe
brakes
7 reports · fails ~49,520 mi · avg $450
moderate
cruise control
7 reports · fails ~55,133 mi · avg $600
severe
electrical
6 reports · fails ~13,200 mi · avg $850
moderate
tires
3 reports · fails ~89,000 mi · avg $150
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Avalon · airbags Crash
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…
12/23/2019 · at 31,500 mi · NHTSA ODI #11290892.0 · see airbags pattern →
2015 Avalon · body
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…
11/25/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11441665.0
2015 Avalon · airbags
Pearl white paint is peeling on right side and rear of vehicle. 2, airbag light stays on when stationary or moving.
11/25/2019 · at 39,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11282387.0 · see airbags pattern →
2015 Avalon · cruise control
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…
10/22/2015 · at 16,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10785402.0 · see cruise control pattern →
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 15V728000 November 3, 2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Avalon reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Toyota Avalon is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2015 Toyota Avalon?

On the NHTSA data, the 2015 Toyota Avalon does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Toyota Avalon?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 8 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 44,083 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 44,083 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Avalon has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Toyota Avalon?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 52 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Toyota/Avalon. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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