How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Avalon, which is 25% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon's electrical system?

Yes. Campaign 15V047000 covers 2011-2012 Avalon vehicles built between February 9, 2010 and October 22, 2012, where the subwoofer speaker location caused an issue; the remedy is replacing the audio system amplifier and adding a protective cover.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2011 Avalon?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Avalon is 38,800 miles.

Did the 2011 Avalon's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to electrical system complaints for the 2011 Avalon and no fires or injuries.

What specific electrical problems do 2011 Avalon owners report?

Owners report flickering or failing headlights, doors that won't unlock from the key fob, delayed recall repairs for the subwoofer amplifier, and in a few cases unintended acceleration tied to electrical faults.

2011 Toyota Avalon Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Toyota Avalon, 25% of all 106 complaints filed for that model year. A related recall (campaign 15V047000) covers a subwoofer amplifier issue that owners linked to some of these reports, with a median failure mileage of 38,800 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 25% of 106
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,800 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the recalled subwoofer amplifier caused delays because replacement parts were unavailable, leading dealers to temporarily disconnect the subwoofer.
Some drivers describe headlights flickering or shutting off completely on low beam, both while parked and while driving.
Others report door lock failures where the passenger and rear doors would not unlock using the key fob or master lock button.
A few owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or power loss paired with unusual noises, in at least one case resulting in a low-speed crash.
One report describes a missing door-open chime that led to a collision with a garage door.

When 2011 Toyota Avalon electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 17, 2010, latest Nov 10, 2020.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Nov 2020; peak Jul 2015 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Avalon

NHTSA 15V047000Jan 28, 2015Electrical System51,495 vehicles
Electrical system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Risk: A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Electrical System complaints by Avalon model year

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

20106 (14%)
201127 (25%)
20124 (13%)
201316 (12%)
201412 (13%)
20154 (10%)
20163 (13%)
20172 (14%)
20182 (8%)
201920 (29%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (5%)
20221 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have?: NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Avalon, which is 25% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon's electrical system?: Yes. Campaign 15V047000 covers 2011-2012 Avalon vehicles built between February 9, 2010 and October 22, 2012, where the subwoofer speaker location caused an issue; the remedy is replacing the audio system amplifier and adding a protective cover.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2011 Avalon?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Avalon is 38,800 miles.
Did the 2011 Avalon's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to electrical system complaints for the 2011 Avalon and no fires or injuries.
What specific electrical problems do 2011 Avalon owners report?: Owners report flickering or failing headlights, doors that won't unlock from the key fob, delayed recall repairs for the subwoofer amplifier, and in a few cases unintended acceleration tied to electrical faults.