2019 Toyota Avalon: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Toyota Avalon: 4 recalls, 71 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical, Airbags Vehicle recall #18V685000 · 2018 · 168,187 vehicles
What's wrong: The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) May erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU May not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and 214, "side impact protection."
Why it matters: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V244000 · 2019 · 3,634 vehicles
What's wrong: The text on the load capacity label May become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: If the driver cannot read the label, they May unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V012000 · 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 certain Lexus nx 300, and es 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015…
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V682000 · 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles
What's wrong: The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank May fail.
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (17): the most common themes are warning light on (3), electrical failure (3).
- Fuel & propulsion (17): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (7).
- Transmission & drivetrain (11): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (5), stalls / loses power (2), noise or vibration (2).
- Other / unknown (8): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2019 Toyota Avalon has 71 owner complaints, ranking #19 of 28 Avalon model years for complaints (well below the 122 average). Complaints peaked in 2020 (24 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 5,116 miles. Neighboring years: 2018 (24 complaints, 2 recalls), 2020 (10 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Toyota Avalon. 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 2019 Toyota Avalon problems?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (17), fuel & propulsion (17), transmission & drivetrain (11).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Avalon get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S8)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2019 Toyota Avalon repair manual?
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