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2021 Toyota Avalon recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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 |
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| Air bags | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 20, 202323V865000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000
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| Nov 25, 202020V734000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V734000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Avalon, Avalon Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component27
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 18 | 67 |
| Engine | 4 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Power train | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 4 |
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
- Air bags
“We have received a recall for the sensors and airbag on our car back in December of 2023. Every time we call the dealership they tell us they can't get a send because the parts are not available.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Air bags
“There is no remedy available to fix the OCS sensor in front passenger seat of our 2021 Toyota Avalon. We are scared to drive it. What are our options since Toyota will not help.”
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2021 Toyota Avalon recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Avalon have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Avalon. The most recent, 23V865000 (reported December 20, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Toyota Avalon recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Toyota Avalon?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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