Toyota 2016 Avalon Hybrid: Drive Shaft Separation Risk
Toyota recalls 2016 Avalon Hybrid vehicles with potential front drive shaft separation causing loss of propulsion and rolling risk if driver exits without parking brake.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2016 Avalon Hybrid vehicles because a front drive shaft could separate while driving. This might cause the vehicle to lose propulsion or roll if the driver exits without applying the parking brake, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227470-toyota-2016-avalon-hybrid-drive-shaft-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227470-toyota-2016-avalon-hybrid-drive-shaft-separation-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V462000
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“Toyota 2016 Avalon Hybrid: Drive Shaft Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227470-toyota-2016-avalon-hybrid-drive-shaft-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V462000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V462000).
Why it’s dangerous
A front drive shaft can separate while driving, causing loss of propulsion. If the driver exits without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers who exit the vehicle without parking brake are at higher risk during potential drive shaft separation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2016 Avalon Hybrid vehicle's serial number. The recall applies to specific models with drive shaft issues.
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What to do — step by step
Check Drive Shaft Status
Dealers will check your vehicle's drive shaft serial number to determine if it needs replacement.
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule drive shaft replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 22 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V462000 (July 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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