2002 Toyota Avalon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 142
Latest campaign: Jul 29, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	1	Jul 29, 2010	10V345000

Safety recalls1

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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

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

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component142

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

142Complaints filed

35Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

18Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	36	25	12	0	10
Vehicle speed control	25	18	16	0	7
Service brakes	20	14	4	0	4
Steering	19	13	3	0	1
Hydraulic	12	8	0	0	0
Tires	9	6	2	0	0
Power train	8	6	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	8	6	0	0	0
Electrical system	7	5	1	1	0
Visibility	6	4	0	0	0
Suspension	6	4	1	0	0
Unknown or other	5	4	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	5	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	4	3	0	0	0
Structure	3	2	1	0	0

14 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

Power train
“Airbag is pushing out of the passenger side dashboard and also on drivers side wheel. There is now a quarter inch gap where we can see behind it on the passenger side. There were VERY loud popping noises.”
Filed 02/10/2025 · ODI 11641801
Service brakes
“Bosch ABS anti skid, anti lock brake moduled failed. No brakes. Toyota US has no replacements parts available. Bosch no longer produces. Called Toyota Customer Service three times.”
Filed 04/17/2023 · ODI 11517521
Electrical system
“Headlights failed to operate correctly, resulting in taking the car to fix problem , service advisor told me that this veh vin number shows this car should not havve automatly controled headlights, the car is being…”
Filed 06/10/2021 · ODI 11420513

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2002 Toyota Avalon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 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 2002 Toyota Avalon?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 142 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 35 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 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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