2014 Toyota Avalon
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 80 |
| 1996 | 109 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 178 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 173 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 293 |
| 2004 | 205 |
| 2005 | 228 |
| 2006 | 359 |
| 2007 | 242 |
| 2008 | 349 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 137 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 8 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
18% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 17 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE BECAME EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20141027
9% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 9 distinct reports on file.
INJURY8% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE RUBBER PEDAL COVER ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A 2004 TOYOTA.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190621
7% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TAKATA RECALL. CAR WAS HIT ON SIDE IMPACT (T-BONED) ON DRIVER SIDE FRONT GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY. CAR SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED OVER ON IMPACT AND WAS PUSHED INTO GUARD RAIL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180408
AVALON WAS IMPACTED ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN. THE CHRYSLER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. TOYOTA AVALON AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160308
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V576000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V715000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V576000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V715000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V728000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Avalon is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have?
4 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.