MYRModel Year Report

2015 Toyota Avalon

▲ Better than typical
2015 Toyota Avalon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:27.216Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 42 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2022: 8 complaints
1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2005 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 42 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints
1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2005 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 42 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints

2015: 42 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199580
1996109
1997125
1998178
199992
2000173
2001134
2002116
2003293
2004205
2005228
2006360
2007243
2008349
200991
201046
2011106
201230
2013137
201496
201542
201623
201714
201824
201971
202010
202121
20228

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

26% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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I was heading down snow geese south in duck n.c. To turn left onto wood duck drive. As I approached the turn, my brakes failed and I went into the parking area of 1324 duck road. I could hit a parked truck or house. I hit the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-23

Also filed under Air bags

Brake system that was identify as a malfunction in safety defect

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-23

Forward collision avoidance

21% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Air bags

17% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Accident June 12, 2024 air bag did not deploy. hit on passenger side no air bags deployed. Air bag not able to be reset

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-15

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the front driver's air bag failed. While driving 35 MPH, the contact was unable to stop the vehicle in time and rear ended another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-24

Vehicle speed control

12% · 5 reports
CRASH
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The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, drove over the curb, and crashed into bushes. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08

Tires

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

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I have tire size P225 / 45 R 18. Michelin Primacy mxm4. The compalint tire exploded at 65 MPH (the speed limit). The falure caused the car to swerve into the next lane which was occupied by another car at the time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-03

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V728000 · Forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Avalon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Avalon 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.