Model year
2018 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 24 complaints for the 2018 Toyota Avalon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 1 complaint under AVALON HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (6), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), STEERING (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–40 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,700–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 173 complaints
- 2001 134 complaints
- 2002 116 complaints
- 2003 293 complaints
- 2004 205 complaints
- 2005 228 complaints
- 2006 360 complaints
- 2007 243 complaints
- 2008 349 complaints
- 2009 91 complaints
- 2010 46 complaints
- 2011 106 complaints
- 2012 30 complaints
- 2013 137 complaints
- 2014 96 complaints
- 2015 41 complaints
- 2016 23 complaints
- 2017 14 complaints
- 2018 24 complaints
- 2019 71 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
- 2021 21 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
Recalls
20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the…
20V012000 · Jan 13, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and…
Complaints
24 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AVALON HYBRID | 1 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Hybrid · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 40 | 39 | 40 | — | — | $1,700 |
| Avalon · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Toyota Avalon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.