How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Toyota Avalon?

NHTSA lists 15 Engine complaints for the 2011 Avalon, which is 14% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Engine component on the 2011 Avalon.

Did the engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 15 Engine complaints, 9 involved a crash and 4 involved injuries, with no reported fires.

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

The median mileage at failure across the reported Engine complaints is 15,000 miles.

2011 Toyota Avalon Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Engine complaints for the 2011 Toyota Avalon, 14% of that year's 106 total complaints. Nine of those complaints involved a crash and four involved injuries; median mileage at failure was 15,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Engine complaints: 15; 14% of 106
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended forward acceleration at low speeds, often while pulling into a parking space or driveway, resulting in a collision.
Several drivers report the engine surging or racing even with a foot on the brake pedal, overpowering braking force before hitting an object.
One owner reports the engine idling abnormally high and racing while stopped at a light, requiring the ignition to be shut off to regain control.
Another owner reports the engine stalling repeatedly in traffic, with the check engine and skid control lights on, then restarting after several minutes of waiting.
Some complaints describe the vehicle lurching forward from a stop with the accelerator pedal not depressed, contradicting a floor mat or pedal obstruction.

When 2011 Toyota Avalon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2011, latest Dec 13, 2021.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Dec 2021; peak Mar 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Toyota Avalon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Avalon model year

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

201015 (34%)
201115 (14%)
20125 (17%)
201327 (20%)
20147 (7%)
20157 (17%)
20166 (26%)
20178 (57%)
20182 (8%)
20199 (13%)
20201 (10%)
20216 (29%)
20221 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Toyota Avalon?: NHTSA lists 15 Engine complaints for the 2011 Avalon, which is 14% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Engine component on the 2011 Avalon.
Did the engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 15 Engine complaints, 9 involved a crash and 4 involved injuries, with no reported fires.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2011 Avalon?: The median mileage at failure across the reported Engine complaints is 15,000 miles.