2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: 3 recalls, 23 owner complaints and up to 40 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #13V505000 · 2013 · 9,795 vehicles
What's wrong: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing north america, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 camry and camry hv, model year 2013 avalon and avalon hv and model year 2014 corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly May short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, no. 104, "windshield wiping…
Why it matters: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013.
Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #15V728000 · 2015 · 30,812 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a pre-collision system (pcs) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the pcs May unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Why it matters: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain pcs components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V024000 · 2020 · 2,891,976 vehicles
What's wrong: During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) May malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended May increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Forward collision avoidance (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Speed control / throttle (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Airbags (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 23 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 9 Avalon Hybrid model years for complaints (3.3× the average Avalon Hybrid year). Complaints peaked in 2014 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 26,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (18 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 39 | 40 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance (5), other / unknown (4), speed control / throttle (3).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
EPA ratings run up to 40 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (AV-S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid repair manual?
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