MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

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2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:42:14.208Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Avalon Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 6 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022
2018: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
201323
201418
201512
20162
20170
20181
20191
20200
20216
20220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact stated that the navigation system, the radio, and the upper third brake light was not functioning properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211206

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20200316 — air bags

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

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.