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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-TOYOTA-AVALON
2019 · toyota

toyota Avalon problems

1 safety recall. 64 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

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

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Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
13 reports · avg $850
moderate
powertrain
7 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
fuel system
4 reports · avg $1,200
moderate
lighting
3 reports · avg $250
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Avalon · other
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…
12/22/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11384521.0
2019 Avalon · other
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
12/19/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11498149.0
2019 Avalon · lighting
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,…
12/10/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11288116.0
2019 Avalon · powertrain
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…
11/25/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11282119.0

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severe NHTSA 18V685000 04/10/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 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.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Toyota Avalon?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 13 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. 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 2019 Toyota Avalon?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 64 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, 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 aren't always better value.

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