2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Wheels
2 of 18 total reports mention: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
I was t-boned by an unlicensed, uninsured driver. His 1998 Lincoln town care hit my driver's side door, back door. Destroyed both doors, front fender, rear fender, and two tires. No airbag went off in my Toyota and I was wondering why.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-30
Also filed under Structure and exterior lighting
Structure
2 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 18 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
Electrical system
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2016-07-28Forward collision avoidance15V728000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2019-09-30Defect petitionClosed 2021-01-21 Brake Actuator Valve Wear
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2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-11-22Defect petitionOpen Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V728000 · Forward collision avoidance
- Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.