2011 TOYOTA AVALON Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2011 Toyota Avalon has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the trunk-mounted subwoofer, which can develop an electrical short and overheat, raising the risk of a fire in the trunk. A related recall covers the same subwoofer's braided wire, which cargo in the trunk can shift out of position, compounding the concern. On the occupant safety side, the airbag control unit can malfunction during certain crashes and prevent airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from deploying, leaving occupants with less protection when they need it most. There is also a seat heater concern: the seat cushion can compress over time and damage the heater wiring beneath it, which can cause the wiring to short and the seat material to burn.