YearToAvoid

2006 Toyota Avalon Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 10% of all 360 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 18 Avalon model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 40,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
35
10% of 360
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
40,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Toyota Avalon brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2006, latest Apr 15, 2023.

2006 Toyota Avalon brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2006Jan 2009Mar 2010Dec 2010Mar 2014Jun 2015Jul 2019
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Apr 2023; peak Feb 2010 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Toyota Avalon

  1. NHTSA 10V499000Oct 21, 2010Brakes728,544 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

    Risk: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Brakes complaints by Avalon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200526 (11%)
  2. 200635 (10%)
  3. 200727 (11%)
  4. 20088 (2%)
  5. 200910 (11%)
  6. 20103 (7%)
  7. 20118 (8%)
  8. 20123 (10%)
  9. 201314 (10%)
  10. 20147 (7%)
  11. 201510 (24%)
  12. 20162 (9%)
  13. 20171 (7%)
  14. 20182 (8%)
  15. 20197 (10%)
  16. 20201 (10%)
  17. 20212 (10%)
  18. 20221 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Avalon have brake problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Toyota Avalon, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.
Which Toyota Avalon year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Toyota Avalon has the most brake complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Toyota Avalon?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Avalon concerns the brake: 10V499000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.