2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid problems
The Toyota Avalon (Japanese: トヨタ・アバロン, Hepburn: Toyota Abaron) is a full-size sedan produced by Toyota. It is Toyota's largest front-wheel drive sedan and serves as its flagship sedan in the United States, Canada, China and the Middle East. It was also produced in Australia from April 2000 until June 2005, when it was replaced in November 2006 by the Aurion. The first production Avalon rolled off the TMMK assembly line in Georgetown, Kentucky, in September 1994, and subsequent generations have all been manufactured at the Kentucky location to date.
Toyota marketed the Avalon as a replacement for the Cressida, a model discontinued for the American market in 1992. While the Cressida was an upper-level mid-size rear-wheel drive car with a straight-six engine, the Avalon is front-wheel drive, powered by a V6 engine. In recent years, there has been considerable overlapping with its platform mates, the Camry V6 and the Lexus ES, although the third-generation and subsequent Avalon was distinguished by offering extra legroom due to its extended-length chassis. From 2013, the Lexus ES was moved to the extended platform to match the Avalon.
As of 2013, the Avalon was sold in the United States, Canada, China, South Korea and the Middle East. It was discontinued in the United States in 2022.
Avalon is a legendary island featured in the Arthurian legend, fitting it in with Toyota's tradition of naming their sedans the word for "crown" in various languages (Crown, Corona, Camry, Corolla), types of crowns (Tiara), or other things associated with royalty (Scepter).
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Common 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid problems
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2015 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
One of the issues is the Rear Window Sunshade Failing and Making a Grinding Noise. This problem has been reported by several owners, and it seems to occur when the sunshade is in use. The sunshade can fail to operate correctly and make a grinding noise, which can be quite annoying and may indicate a more significant issue with the sunshade mechanism.
Another problem reported by some owners is the Automatic Transmission May Not Shift Correctly at High Mileages. This issue can be a significant concern for those who have owned the car for a long time and have put many miles on it. The transmission may not shift smoothly or correctly, which can lead to a less enjoyable driving experience and potentially more severe problems if left unaddressed.
Additionally, some owners have reported issues with the battery.
There have also been some complaints about the Bluetooth Connectivity not Working Properly. This issue can be frustrating for those who rely on their car's Bluetooth system to connect their phone and play music or make hands-free calls.
Finally, some owners have reported a Musty Odor Coming from the Vents. This issue can be a significant concern for those who are sensitive to smells or have allergies.
It is important to note that not all 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid owners have experienced these issues, and many have reported having a positive experience with the car. However, these are some of the common problems reported by owners, and potential buyers should be aware of them before making a purchase decision.
How long does 2015 Avalon hybrid battery last?
between 3 to 5 years
Your 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid battery will generally last between 3 to 5 years, but that can fluctuate massively depending on weather conditions battery size, type of battery, and driving habits.
How much does it cost to replace an Avalon hybrid battery?
Buy New Toyota Avalon Hybrid Battery- From $2690 - 4/yr-Warranty.
Are there any recalls on a 2015 Toyota Avalon?
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 to July 6, 2015.
Is a 2015 Toyota Avalon a good used car?
With its combination of style, comfort, overall quality and willing performance, the 2015 Toyota Avalon is a very smart choice for the full-size sedan buyer. Notably, we picked the 2015 Toyota Avalon as one of Edmunds' Best Used Cars, Trucks and SUVs.
How long does 2015 Avalon hybrid battery last?
between 3 to 5 years
Your 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid battery will generally last between 3 to 5 years, but that can fluctuate massively depending on weather conditions battery size, type of battery, and driving habits.
How much does it cost to replace an Avalon hybrid battery?
Buy New Toyota Avalon Hybrid Battery- From $2690 - 4/yr-Warranty.
What is the value of a 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
$272/Month* *Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $14,875 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $1,500 down for well-qualified buyers.
How many miles will a 2015 Toyota Avalon last?
The reliability, safety and tech content of The Avalon is world class. Properly maintained the Avalon could last 30 years or more and over 300,000 miles. Combine all of this and more as Toyota did in 2013-2015 and you have a great value, and perhaps the best reasonably priced luxury cruiser ever made.
2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Avalon hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid
The NHTSA has received 48 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-29
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB2FU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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. My safety was at risk when I momemtarily lost control of the vehicle and others were at risk when I enetred an occupied lane. Problem was inspected and confirmed by Mavis (formerly NTB) in Keller TX. The only warning was that a couple of weeks prior to the incident while rotating my tires the Mavis location found a bubble in the sidewall of another tire (not the one that exploded) that was in the same lot as the one that exploded. It was replaced under the warranty. I now beleive that the entire lot of tires are defective and have asked for a completely new set of tires.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB6FU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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. There was no police report filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where she informed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,400.
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-17
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB4FU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: While driving the pre-collision system (PCS) turns on unexpectedly, without any warning lights or sounds, and applies the brakes. This happens when I am driving in traffic with plenty of space between the car in front of me. I typically drive between 3-6 seconds behind the car in front of me to allow for at least 300 feet in space when driving at highway speeds. Despite leaving plenty of room for cars in front of me, on multiple occasions the car has started braking abruptly while going anywhere between 50, 40, 30, or 20 miles per hour. This can be verified for inspection upon request. Despite there being a recall for my specific year, make, and model car (2015 Toyota Avalon) for this exact issue my VIN number is not covered. Toyota is requiring me to pay out of pocket for them to 1) determine if its malfunctioning and 2) replace the system, which is a huge conflict of interest. Even though the Driver's Manual says that I can disable the PCS by clicking on the PCS on/off button within the driver's glovebox, there is no such button, only a blank button cover. Not having the ability to disable the PCS system, or worse, allowing it to continue braking while I'm driving is a serious hazard. The car can start braking while I am accelerating to merge onto expressway on-ramps, or while changing lanes at the same speed of traffic. The car can also unexpectedly brake while cars are traveling too close behind me. I want to know why my VIN was not included in the initial recall and why I now have to pay to have it looked at or repaired when its clearly malfunctioning and can't be turned off as the Driver's Manual says it can. I should not have to pay $175 an hour for several hours for a Toyota dealership to diagnosis it and then another $175 an hour for 2.5 hours for them to install the fix and whatever the new component costs. I recently bought this car at 35,500 miles and the issue immediately started occurring just as the warranty expired at 36,000 miles.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-24
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB9FU
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-14
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB8FU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Front windshield seems to be failing. Glass along perimeter where Windshields sits / mounts onto the body of the car its failing. The glass seems to be delaminating in various spots along the entire perimeter. Please review photos. I have contacted Toyota Corporate about this and they could not careless. Their response for me was to go pound sand.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-14
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB5FU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The body of the car, clunks when making a right or left turn while leaving the road and entering a slightly raised or lowered entry. A very clear clunk sound occcurs emanating from the overhead, just behind the driver's seat. It doesn't happen every time, but is increasing in frequency. I don't know if this is or will be a safety risk. This has not been witnessed or confirmed by Toyota and cannot be verified by inspection because it is inaccessible, behind the overhead. It first occurred and was reported around the 50,000mi servicing.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-25
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB5FU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Tire Size 225/45 R 18. The tire had slightly over 3,000 miles on it. 1. Rear driver side tire that is in my possession and available for inspection, but is in 2 parts. 2. My wife and I traveled from Brandon, MS to Birmingham, Al for a medical appointment early the next day. In Tuscaloosa, Al driving in right hand lane approximately 60 MPH the handling became rough, the tire blew out, causing loss of control and throwing the vehicle in center lane, fortunately no other vehicle was there, I regained control and moved to side of road without out any physical injury. 3. After attempting to change the tire, a wrecker had to be called and towed to the only tire store open, Firestone. The technician removed the tire and said the tire separated and was replaced with a new tire. 4. Upon returning home, the tire was taken to my dealer who inspected the tire, said it was too torn up (2 pieces) to tell if it was structural failure and Continental would not do anything. He said if tires fail it is in 1st 1,000 miles and something must have been hit. I advise that nothing was hit, that Continental needed to know about the tire. He offered no further assistance. 5. Tuscaloosa & Birmingham are roughly 50 miles apart, a little prior to reaching Tuscaloosa, the low tire sensor came on, which it will do occasionally, did not notice any change in how the vehicle handled and planned to have it checked out at a Continental dealer in Birmingham the next day.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-01
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB6FU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering tilt lock mechanism is failing. Vibrates loose while driving. It is a non-wear item. Toyota had to recall 2009-2012 models of Avalon for the same problem. My vehicle is a 2015 and is out of warranty and only has 50,000 miles. I did have a service center check it and they confirmed the problem. You can repair this non-wear item you must replace the complete steering column assembly. With parts and labor the cost is @ $1500. Whatever they did to redesign the mechanism since the 2012 model year to fix the problem was not effective. Toyota responded to my letter and declined to take any responsibility.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB5FU
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL CASING FOR THE ELECTRONIC ADJUSTABLE SEATS LOOSENED AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SAVANNAH TOYOTA (11101 ABERCORN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31419 ) WHO REPLACED THE CASING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-13
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB3FU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: HAVE TOYO EXTENSA AS II TIRES ON CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON TIRES. ON INTERSTATE 69 IN HOUSTON RUSH HOUR WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OFF RIM. LEFT AT 70MPH WITH ONLY RIM ON THE BACK TIRE. I DID SAFELY PULL OVER AND NO HARM TO MYSELF OF VEHICLE. THE TIRE ONLY HAD RUBBER LEFT AROUND RIM. WAS IF TIRE WAS A PIECE OF PAPER THAT BLEW AWAY. NO EXPLOSION, NO LOW TIRE NOTICE ON CAR PRIOR TO TIRE COMING OFF THE RIM. THERE WAS NO OTHER SIGNS OF TROUBLE LIKE CAR CAR SHAKING, WOBBLING OR ANY OTHER WARNING. I DO HAVE PICTURE OF RIM AND WILL KEEP REMAINING 3 TIRES. I HAVE NEW PURCHASED NEW TIRES.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB6FU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HYBRID ENGINE ON THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM ELECTRIC TO GASOLINE OPERATION WHICH CAUSE A FASTER ACCELERATION AND JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO FITZGERALD TOYOTA GAITHERSBURG (907 N FREDERICK AVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE WITH VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A THIRD-PARTY INVESTIGATOR INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IDENTIFIED THE ACCELERATION AND JERKING IN THE VEHICLE WHEN SWITCHING TO ENGINE FROM ELECTRIC TO GASOLINE HOWEVER, THE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,696.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-09
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB8FU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. TOYOTA OF IRVING LOCATED AT 1999 W AIRPORT FWY, IRVING, TX 75062, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB0FU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: ON MAY 25TH, 2020 I WAS PULLING INTO A TACO BELL DRIVE THROUGH. IT WAS LOCATED UP A LITTLE HILL. AS I DROVE UP THE HILL I HIT A LITTLE CURBING. I BACKED UP AND ADJUSTED THE CAR TO MISS THE CURB. WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE IT LURCHED FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. SEEING I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT, I HIT MY BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP UNTIL I HAD HIT THE CAR IN FRONT WITH A LOT OF FORCE. THAT CAR WAS THROWN INTO THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF IT. THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A HUGE SCARE! I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE SO I COULD OBSERVE THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I DID SO THE CAR ACCELERATE AT FULL SPEED IN REVERSE GOING BACK DOWN THE HILL AND HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A DRUGSTORE. THE CAR WAS MAKING A WHIRING SOUND, LIKE WHEN YOU REV UP THE ENGINE. I PUSHED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP BUT KEEP GOING FASTER! I PUMPED THE BRAKES SOME MORE BUT IT WOULD NOT STOP. WHEN I SAW I WAS HEADED INTO THE STORE, I TURNED THE WHEELS TO AVOID IT AND TRIED BRAKING AGAIN WITHOUT STOPPING. I FINALLY HIT THE STOP ENGINE BUTTON BUT NOT BEFORE THE CAR HIT A PARKED TRUCK IN THE STORE LOT WHICH STOPPED IT. IT WAS THE MOST FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD. I AM NOW AFRAID TO GET INTO A CAR. I WAS TOO UPSET TO TAKE PHOTOS. I WILL LIST THE CRASH REPORT IN THE FILE BELOW. *TR *BF *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB5FU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER MADE AN ABRUPT STOP; CAUSING HER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT NOR THE OTHER DRIVER WERE INJURED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT AND NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INITIALLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME; LATER ON, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) WHICH SHE ASSOCIATED WITH HER FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DOWNTOWN TOYOTA OF OAKLAND (4145 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CA 94611) AND MAITA TOYOTA OF SACRAMENTO (2500 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS REMAIN UNAVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-06
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB5FU
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATES THAT THERE WILL BE SEVERAL MONTHS UNTIL A DEFECT IS DEALT WITH THAT COULD CAUSE A FATALITY AND IN THE MEANTIME RENDERS THE CAR WORTHLESS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB1FU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ON FEB. 5, 2020 AT ABOUT 6:30 AM, MY WIFE WAS PULLING UP BEHIND CARS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AS SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SHE PRESSED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD, THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE FORWARD HITTING THE CAR AHEAD OF HER IN LINE. SHE COULD HEAR THE CAR ENGINE RACING AND TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, BUT IT WENT INTO REVERSE AND RAPIDLY MOVED BACKWARDS, EVEN WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HIT THE CAR BEHIND HER. SHE THAN ONCE AGAIN TRIED TO UP THE CAR IN PARK, BUT PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND THE OUR CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD AGAIN FILL SPEED HITTING THE CAR AHEAD FOR A SECOND TIME, ALL THE TIME HOLDING HER FOOT DOWN AS HARD AS SHE COULD ON THE BRAKE. AFTER HITTING THE CAR AHEAD FOR THE SECOND TIME, SHE PUSHED THE ENGINE STOP BUTTON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AT FULL RPM. SHE NOTED THAT THERE THE FRONT TIRES WERE SMOKING ALOT SINCE THE TIRES WERE ROTAING EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS AT A STOP, DUE TO THE ENGINE RACING FULL RPM. POLICE WERE CALLED AND THEY DISPATCHED A TOW TRUCK FOR OUR CAR. THE POLICE NEVER ARRIVED, THE TOW TRUCK LOADED OUR CAR AND TOWED IT TO THE AAA STORAGE YARD .
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4T1BK13BXFU
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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. THE AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY. NONE OF THEM. IT WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. THE POLICE SHOWED UP AND WERE SUPRISED THAT THERE WERE NO AIRBAGS. THIS CONCERNS ME GREATLY. THE BRAKES FAILING WAS SCARY ENOUGH, BUT ABSOLUTELY NO AIRBAGS! *DSY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: 4T1BK1EB4FU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: UNKNOWN LEAKING. WE HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO THE SUNROOF OR TOP PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. CAN NOT PIN POINT LEAK, BUT AFTER COVERING WITH TARP IN PARTICULAR AREAS WE HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE SUN ROOF OR W/S. THE DRAIN PLUGS ARE CLEAR IN THE SUN ROOF.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-10
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB2FU
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: PEARL WHITE PAINT IS PEELING ON RIGHT SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE. 2, AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN STATIONARY OR MOVING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-18
- VIN: 2015 AVALON
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE AVALON HYBRIDS COVERED ONLY BY WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ZKK ARE SUFFERING THE SAME DANGERS AND FVMSS NONCOMPLIANCE DUE TO BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILURES AS THOSE TOYOTA COVERED BY SAFETY RECALLS (D0H & K0L). BY EXCLUDING AVALON HYBRIDS WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES FROM THE D0H AND K0L SAFETY RECALLS, TOYOTA IS LEAVING THE OWNERS TO HELPLESSLY EXPERIENCE LIFE-THREATENING BRAKE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION BEFORE TOYOTA WILL PROVIDE THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE COMPONENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE. THE LAW REQUIRES TOYOTA TO PREVENT THE LIFE-THREATENING DANGERS OF THIS BRAKE DEFECT BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURS. TOYOTA'S COST-CUTTING STRATEGIES ARE CAUSING CRASHES AND INJURIES. INJURIES AND CRASHES CAUSED BY THE BRAKE DEFECT EXPLAINED IN THIS LETTER HAVE OCCURRED AND BEEN REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. TOYOTA'S DECISION TO PROVIDE A REACTIONARY, POST-FAILURE REPAIR - INSTEAD OF A PREVENTATIVE SAFETY RECALL REMEDY - EXPLAINS MANY OF THE CRASHES AND INJURIES ON NHTSA'S SAFERCAR.GOV WEBSITE. RELEVANT COMPLAINTS FROM SAFERCAR.GOV INCLUDE 10515182 AND 11093611. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1256, C1253, C1252, AND C1391 - INDICATING DANGERS AND NONCOMPLIANCE - ARE BEING STORED IN VEHICLES EXCLUDED FROM THE PAST SAFETY RECALLS. TOYOTA HAS LONG HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNREASONABLE RISKS TO SAFETY AND FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE OCCURRING IN HYBRIDS EXCLUDED FROM THEIR SAFETY RECALLS. TOYOTA GETS REAL-TIME TRANSMISSIONS OF DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA FROM HYBRIDS WITH FAILED BRAKES THROUGH THE TECHSTREAM TOOL AT ITS FRANCHISE DEALERSHIPS.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-22
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB2FU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED NEWARK TOYOTA WORLD (230 E CLEVELAND AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE 24, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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. THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND NOSE, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-13
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB9FU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DAYTONA TOYOTA 1700 (451 N NOVA RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (386) 255-7475), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AND NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS THE BRAKE FAILURE COULD BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,251. *JS *LN *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-14
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB6FU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE DISPLAY PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (DON MCGILL TOYOTA, 11800 KATY FWY HOUSTON, TX 77079, (281) 496-2000) WAS NOTIFIED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-29
- VIN: 4T1BD1EB7FU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TIME TO TIME EVERYTHING ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR SHUTDOWN (LIGHTS, NAVIGATION, STEREO SYSTEM E.T.C. ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE, ALSO THE DASHBOARD MAKES A NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A CLICK. ABOUT AN YEAR AGO I GOT A RECALL FOR BUT WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE TOYOTA OF NOHO THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, SO NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND I STILL HAVE BOTH PROBLEMS WHICH HARD TO FIND OUT BY DRIVING COUPLES OF MILES, HOW A TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED TO ME. SO PLEASE REQUEST A REPLACEMENT OR FIX THEM, BECAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS WHEN POWER GOES OFF WHILE YOU ARE ON FREEWAY. I HAVEN'T MENTIONED THAT I GOT LOST MANY TIMES BECAUSE THE NAVIGATION STOPPED WORKING, OR LIGHTS GOT OFF AT NIGHTTIME. SINCERELY [XXX] . TEL: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
- 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. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
- Summary: 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 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
- Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Negative 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid car reviews
Positive 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid car reviews
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I've only had the car for 4 weeks, but I already love how comfortable and economical it is. I've owned an Avalon for 17 years, and it seems like this one will be just as reliable, but with more comfort features and better fuel efficiency.
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Hi there! I noticed that you recently purchased a car that was listed as 'used' with only 77 miles on the odometer. According to the Carfax report, the car had been at a Toyota dealer for 13 months before being sold at auction to another Toyota dealer near you. The great news is that the car still has the balance of the factory warranty, with 33 months remaining out of the original 36. Enjoy your new ride!
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It's great to have a hybrid full-size sedan! Although the gas mileage isn't quite as good as a hybrid Camry or a Prius, it's still impressive for a car of this size. I've test driven a hybrid Camry and I can confidently say that the Avalon's performance is much better. In terms of appearance, it's essentially the same car as the Lexus ES with a different hood ornament. Overall, I'm very satisfied!
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Great car!
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I recently had an issue with my 2016 Ford Edge Sport AWD with 137,000 miles on it, but I was able to find a great solution! After a quick Google search, I came across a Hybrid Avalon that was priced much lower than I expected. I test drove it the same day and brought it home for my spouse's approval. Within a couple of days, I was able to purchase it. The car had low miles at 88k at the time of purchase and I am now enjoying an average of 36 mpg, only needing to fill up about once a month. The adaptive cruise is an added bonus that works great and the car is fully loaded with every option available for that model year, including wireless charging and LED DRL's. Despite being 9 years old, the car looks brand new and the ride is smooth and quiet. The transition between ICE and Hybrid is hardly noticeable. The only thing to be aware of is that it's easy to spin the tires on wet pavement at takeoff if you really punch it. At the time of purchase, the car already had new tires and brakes installed along with new cabin and air filters. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and the fact that I am getting 36mpg with a car the size of a Taurus is truly impressive!
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Toyota Avalon hybrid?
Cody Breitenberg 2024-11-18
Toyota, we kindly suggest improving the comfort of the front seats. After driving for half an hour or more, the lack of cushioning and/or poor design can cause discomfort to the driver and passenger. We hope you can take this feedback into consideration.
Haleigh O'Hara 2024-10-29
The 2014 Avalon has undergone significant changes from its predecessors, resulting in a smaller back seat and increased road noise. However, the Toyota Prius offers a more spacious back seat for taller individuals. Additionally, the Camry is a smaller alternative to the Avalon. Our team of experts at Toyota is constantly working to improve our designs and we appreciate your feedback.
Leonard Gislason 2024-09-07
Overall, the car is okay, but it can be quite noisy and the Nav/Radio function is unresponsive at times. It also takes a while to turn on. While the mileage is good, it's not quite up to the advertised standards. Additionally, the side visibility is poor and the Nav location is not ideal. However, we appreciate the effort put into this car and hope that these issues can be addressed in future models.
Dedric Brekke 2024-05-16
There's a lot to like about this car, but unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. During my test drive, I found the ride to be a little stiff but acceptable. However, after driving it for a month, I have noticed that the harshness of the ride has become increasingly annoying. Every rut, crack, and bump on the road is telegraphed through the chassis, making it difficult to enjoy the ride. On rough roads, the ride can be quite jarring. It is my hope that Toyota will address this issue and make improvements to the suspension. Thank you for considering my experience with this car.
Herbert Goodwin 2024-02-20
I have a 2015 hybrid with 18,500 miles. Although I loved my previous 2000 Avalon, this one has not met my expectations. The mileage only averages 30.8 mpg, which is disappointing as it only varies by 1 mpg with highway or in town travel. However, I appreciate the safety features. The front seats are not as comfortable as my previous car, as I feel like I am sitting 'on' rather than 'in' the seat. Additionally, the interior finishes are not of the same top quality as my old car, with lots of rattles and cheap buttons. The visors are also flimsy. Despite these issues, I am confident in my purchase decision and appreciate the value it has provided me. I purchased it for $31k in 8/17 and it is now valued at $19k with 18,500 miles. While I am disappointed with some aspects of the car, I still trust in the Toyota brand.