No complaints are listed for the 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Zero is not confirmed in this build. See the source and coverage notes below.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2023-12-20. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger (excerpt)
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Le (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-11-25. Systems: AIR BAGS, STEERING.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these ve (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-02-06. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Consequence: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
134 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 34 |
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| STRUCTURE | 30 |
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| ENGINE | 27 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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11037201
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
11037202
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
11037184
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Under certain conditions, debris can accumulate inside the fuel cap causing potential fuel vapor leaks that can cause increased evaporative emissions to exceed the regulated limits. This issue will not trigger the M.I.L. (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
11037185
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TF01 Certain 2018 a 2024 Model Year Camry HV and 2019-2022 Avalon HV Fuel Cap Negative Pressure Valve & Fuel Filler Dust Intrusion
11037186
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyotaa s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customersa ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak.
11029896
Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
11028726
Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
11028722
Date: 2026-01-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
11028712
Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some 2005 a 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedur
11022949
Date: 2025-08-07. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be displayed on the instrument cluster or cause the A/C not to f