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2016 Toyota Avalon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 25
Latest campaign: Jan 17, 2020

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	Jan 17, 2020	20V024000 16V906000 16V215000
Power train	1	Jul 20, 2017	17V462000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 17, 2020Latest campaign


Jan 17, 202020V024000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V024000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Avalon, Avalon Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020
Jul 20, 201717V462000	Power train: driveline driveshaft A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V462000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate. Risk A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M. Filed under Avalon Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 17V462000 · Jul 20, 2017
Dec 16, 201616V906000	Air bags: knee bolster If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V906000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners. Risk If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G05. Filed under Avalon Campaign NHTSA 16V906000 · Dec 16, 2016
Apr 14, 201616V215000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V215000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J. Filed under Avalon Campaign NHTSA 16V215000 · Apr 14, 2016

Merged from NHTSA model names: Avalon, Avalon Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component25

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

25Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	5	20	0	0	0
Air bags	4	16	1	0	1
Engine	4	16	0	1	0
Electrical system	3	12	1	1	1
Structure	3	12	1	0	1
Power train	3	12	0	0	0
Visibility	2	8	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	8	0	0	0
Service brakes	2	8	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	2	8	1	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	1	4	0	0	0
Tires	1	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	4	1	0	1
Visibility/wiper	1	4	0	0	0
Steering	1	4	0	0	0

1 more component 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, merged from NHTSA model names Avalon, Avalon Hybrid.

Latest reports

Visibility
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered.”
Filed 10/03/2025 · ODI 11691211
Unknown or other
“The manufacturer is no longer producing OEM windshield that comply with the a DAS features which are now in operable because my windshield will not calibrate after replacement because there is not an OEM windshield…”
Filed 03/12/2024 · ODI 11576871
Tires
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Avalon equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: CS5 Ultra Touring, Tire Size: 215/55/R17, DOT Number: U93R1CU1820.”
Filed 05/08/2023 · ODI 11520951

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2016 Toyota Avalon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Avalon. The most recent, 20V024000 (reported January 17, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Toyota Avalon recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Toyota Avalon?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 25 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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