This page covers 5 recalls, 65 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Avalon.
25–43 mpg combined
5.5–9.4 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2019 Avalon cluster most heavily around the fuel and propulsion system. Multiple owners describe hard starts or no-starts, with the most common pattern being the engine taking longer than expected to crank, something owners frequently link to fuel pressure bleeding down after the engine is shut off. A smaller group reports the engine stalling or seizing while driving, sometimes recovering after a wait, sometimes not. Electrical system complaints are the second most reported, with owners describing unexpected warning lights illuminating and, in a separate recurring pattern, an extremely loud high-pitched tone blasting through the audio speakers at startup, loud enough that multiple owners report it leaving their ears ringing. Powertrain complaints round out the top three, though at lower volume.
65
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota Avalon has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can fail while driving and stall the engine, raising the risk of a crash.
On the Avalon Hybrid, a fuel filler pipe that may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank can leak fuel and create a fire risk near an ignition source. There is also an airbag control unit issue affecting both the standard and Hybrid models: the unit can incorrectly detect a fault during startup and disable the airbags, leaving them unable to deploy in a crash. A labels recall rounds out the list, where the load capacity sticker inside the door can become illegible, which may lead to unknowing overloading of the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filler pipe may not be properly connected to the fuel tank, which could allow fuel leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The airbag control unit may incorrectly detect a fault during startup and fail to deploy airbags in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the airbag control unit software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
