MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Avalon

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2018 Toyota Avalon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:05.118Z

Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2018 24 2019: 71 complaints 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 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2018 24 2019: 71 complaints 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 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2018 24 2019: 71 complaints 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints

2018: 24 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

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

6 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Involved in a 2 vehicle accident on October 26th. My car is totaled and so is the other car. No airbags deployed and my drivers side seat belt failed to lock in the accident. I was injured and taken by ambulance to hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-25

Also filed under Seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, a vehicle traveling at high speeds crashed into the vehicles front passenger side. None of the frontal air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-06

2018 Toyota Avalon. Consumer writes in regards to air bags that did not deploy during auto accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-17

Steering

4 of 24 total reports mention: steering.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 24 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Service brakes

2 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  2. 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.

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  3. R
    2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Toyota Avalon 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?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 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.