What breaks most · 2013 to 2021 model years
Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems by year
Owners have filed 63 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Toyota Avalon Hybrid across model years 2013 to 2021. Three years stand out: 2013 for forward collision system complaints, 2014 for speed control and throttle complaints and 2015 for brakes complaints. The quietest years are 2018 and 2016.
- Years to check closely: 2013, 2014, 2015
- Fewest complaints: 2018, 2016
- Complaints on file
- 632013 to 2021, all trims
- Worst year
- 201323 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 71 fires · 5 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 25kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 14Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 4 | 3 | Forward collision system (5) | |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | Unknown or other (5) | |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | Brakes (5) | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | Suspension (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | Electrical system (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 3 | Fuel system (1) | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | Air bags (6) |
What fails on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision systemRadar and camera sensors | 22% |
5 | 0 | Shop forward collision system parts for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid |
| Unknown or other | 17% |
4 | 0 | — |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 13% |
3 | 2 | Shop all speed control and throttle parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Seats | 13% |
3 | 0 | — |
| Air bags | 13% |
3 | 2 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 9% |
2 | 0 | Shop body and structure parts for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 9% |
2 | 1 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 9% |
2 | 1 | Shop engine parts for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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When it rains heavily (within the two months i have owned it), the roof and/or sunroof leaks causing water damage in multiple areas of the roof. The dealership cannot find a cause after the initial sunroof drain was cleared.
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When applying foot on accelerator vehicle delays movement and hesitation engine makes rattling noise hit bumps and potholes even highway joint very roughly ,very poor steering control feels unsafe.
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My avalon hybrid was "recalled" over 6 months ago for the toyota safety sense package. Consumer reports says this is a very important safety feature so i purchased the safest possible car. But, the car still lacks this feature. When will i get this safety feature installed?
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Toyota Avalon Hybrid years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2013, 2014, 2015 carry the most filings on the Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The 2013 alone has 23 complaints, led by forward collision system.
What is the most common Toyota Avalon Hybrid problem?
On the 2013 model year, the most-reported component is forward collision system with 5 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Toyota Avalon Hybrid complaints that include mileage is about 25,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.