Every 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 20V024000
Jan 17, 2020Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
- Problem
- 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 deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Full recall details for 20V024000 →Power Train · NHTSA 17V462000
Jul 20, 2017Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
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2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Toyota has issued at least 158 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (69)
- Structure (65)
- Electrical System (31)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (10)
- Engine (5)
- Visibility (3)
Read Toyota Avalon Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“TRANSMISSION SLIPS UNDER NORMAL ACCELERATION BUCKING VIBRATION VERY HIGH RPM(4500-5500) JERKS NOT PICK UP ENGINE POWER PROPERLY .VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY”
2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRIDFeb 20, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10837276
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