2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

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2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:48:36.350Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 6 complaints 2021 6 2022: 0 complaints
2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2021 6 2022: 0 complaints 2022
2013: 23 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2021 6 2022: 0 complaints 2022

2021: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
201323
201418
201512
20162
20170
20181
20191
20200
20216
20220

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

6 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle in the left lane violently merged into the lane in front.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-04

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-07

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-10

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  2. R
    2024-10-31Air bags23V865000 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...

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V865000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2021 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 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.