2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
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MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM A DISABLED VETERAN. ON MAY 25, 2015 I WAS IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT AND NOW I AM 100% DISABLED. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I WANTED A VEHICLE WITH EVERY SAFETY OPTION POSSIBLE BECAUSE I HAVE PTSD ABOUT DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160202
3 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
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TIME TO TIME EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR SHUTDOWN (LIGHTS, NAVIGATION, STEREO SYSTEM E.T.C. ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE, ALSO THE DASHBOARD MAKES A NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A CLICK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180113
2 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
2 of 12 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
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TIME TO TIME EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR SHUTDOWN (LIGHTS, NAVIGATION, STEREO SYSTEM E.T.C. ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE, ALSO THE DASHBOARD MAKES A NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A CLICK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180113
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 15V728000 — check if this car was fixed
Electrical overstress
Brake Actuator Valve Wear
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.
Campaign 20V024000 — check if this car was fixed
Pedestrian alert sounds
Brake Actuator Valve Wear
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V728000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2015 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 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.