2000 Toyota Avalon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 183
Latest campaign: Jul 29, 2010

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	1	Jul 29, 2010	10V345000
Suspension	1	Jun 5, 2000	00V154000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 29, 2010Latest campaign


Jul 29, 201010V345000	Steering SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V345000 What's wrong TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE STEERING LOCK BAR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A MINUTE CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE LOCK BAR. SUCH A CRACK MAY EXPAND OVER A LONG PERIOD OF REPEATED LOCK AND UNLOCK OPERATIONS, AND EVENTUALLY THE LOCK BAR COULD BREAK. Risk SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERLOCK DEVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 10V345000 · Jul 29, 2010
Jun 5, 200000V154000	Suspension: rear AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V154000 What's wrong VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS. Risk AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES. Campaign NHTSA 00V154000 · Jun 5, 2000

Jul 29, 201010V345000

Steering

SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V345000

What's wrong: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE STEERING LOCK BAR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A MINUTE CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE LOCK BAR. SUCH A CRACK MAY EXPAND OVER A LONG PERIOD OF REPEATED LOCK AND UNLOCK OPERATIONS, AND EVENTUALLY THE LOCK BAR COULD BREAK.
Risk: SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERLOCK DEVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign: NHTSA 10V345000 · Jul 29, 2010

Jun 5, 200000V154000

Suspension: rear

AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V154000

What's wrong: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Risk: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Campaign: NHTSA 00V154000 · Jun 5, 2000

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Owner complaints by component183

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

183Complaints filed

44Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

30Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	34	19	10	0	3
Air bags	26	14	16	0	17
Service brakes	24	13	7	0	4
Engine and engine cooling	23	13	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	20	11	12	0	8
Visibility	18	10	0	0	2
Hydraulic	17	9	5	0	2
Suspension	14	8	1	0	0
Electrical system	11	6	0	1	0
Tires	9	5	0	1	0
Power train	8	4	2	0	0
Unknown or other	8	4	0	0	0
Engine	4	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	4	2	0	0	0
Wheels	3	2	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard.”
Filed 04/18/2025 · ODI 11655498
Air bags
“Hi was making a left turn when this guys ran the last and hit me on my passenger and wheel and this air bags never deployed !”
Filed 01/19/2023 · ODI 11502538
Steering
“Two times the power steering locked/hard to turn momentarily while driving and turning. Check power steering fluid full and no leak, power steering belt is good. Stop driving the car for now.”
Filed 12/31/2021 · ODI 11445753

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2000 Toyota Avalon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Toyota Avalon. The most recent, 10V345000 (reported July 29, 2010), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Toyota Avalon?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 183 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 44 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Toyota Avalon?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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