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2003 Toyota Avalon recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 28, 201515V043000 | Air bags: frontalInadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners increases the risk of an injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V043000
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| Jul 29, 201010V345000 | SteeringSHOULD 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
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Owner complaints by component305
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 184 | 60 |
| Vehicle speed control | 54 | 18 |
| Steering | 19 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 4 |
| Power train | 10 | 3 |
| Suspension | 9 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
13 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
- Air bags
“March 13, 2026, I was on a road trip from CA to AZ and while driving around 75-80mph (speed limit), something in the driver's side seat belt or the shoulder holster exploded, the belt tightened, and something metal or…”
- Wheels
“Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much”
- Air bags
“I was driving back home, out of no where my car went out of control, went left, then right, hit something and flipped over twice to end in a hill against the traffic with 4 flat tires. The air bag did not deployed.”
Other Toyota Avalon model years
- 20076 recalls243 complaints
- 20067 recalls360 complaints
- 20057 recalls228 complaints
- 20043 recalls205 complaints
- 20032 recalls293 complaints
- 20021 recall116 complaints
- 20012 recalls134 complaints
- 20002 recalls173 complaints
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Other Toyota models
- 2003 Camry1 recall781 complaints
- 2003 Prius1 recall99 complaints
- 2003 Corolla9 recalls720 complaints
- 2003 RAV40 recalls315 complaints
- 2003 Sienna1 recall105 complaints
- 2003 Tundra7 recalls399 complaints
- 2003 Tacoma3 recalls360 complaints
- 2003 Highlander2 recalls258 complaints
- 2003 4Runner3 recalls696 complaints
- 2003 Sequoia6 recalls672 complaints
- 2003 Matrix6 recalls304 complaints
- 2003 Land Cruiser1 recall10 complaints
2003 Toyota Avalon recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Avalon have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Toyota Avalon. The most recent, 15V043000 (reported January 28, 2015), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Toyota Avalon?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 184 complaints out of 305 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 50 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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