MYRModel Year Report

2015 Toyota Avalon

▲ Better than typical
2015 Toyota Avalon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:57:26.355Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Avalon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 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: 359 complaints 2007: 242 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 44 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 40 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 66 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2022
2015: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
199580
1996109
1997125
1998178
199992
2000173
2001134
2002116
2003293
2004205
2005228
2006359
2007242
2008349
200991
201044
2011106
201230
2013137
201496
201540
201623
201714
201824
201966
202010
202121
20228

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20191223

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 18%

18% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20250515

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, 20191223

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, 20190424

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

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, 20230908

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160728 — forward collision avoidance

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

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V728000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2008 ■ 2003

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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 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Avalon 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.