2019 Toyota Avalon

The 2019 Toyota Avalon has 5 recalls, the most serious being fuel system issues: a fuel filler pipe that may leak fuel near ignition sources, and a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving.

Both fuel concerns are worth noting in concrete terms. The leaking filler pipe recall applies only to hybrid models, where the pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank after assembly, allowing fuel to escape and potentially ignite. The fuel pump defect is separate and affects a broad range of Toyota vehicles including the Avalon: the pump can lose the ability to deliver fuel consistently, cutting engine power without warning while the vehicle is moving. Prior recall efforts for the fuel pump did not fully resolve the issue, which is why a subsequent campaign was filed covering additional model years and vehicles.

On the electrical side, the airbag control unit can mistakenly detect a fault during the startup self-check and then disable itself, meaning the airbags may not deploy in a crash when they are needed. This applies to both the standard Avalon and the Avalon Hybrid.

The remaining recall is a compliance matter involving load capacity labels, which can fade and become unreadable. Without a legible label, a driver may not know how much cargo and passenger weight the vehicle can safely carry, which can affect handling and braking. This label recall only affects vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota in certain regions.