How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, which is 12% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Avalon electrical system?

This dataset does not list any related recalls tied specifically to the electrical system complaint area for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, though several sample complaints reference other recall campaigns, including one involving airbags and electrical system components.

What electrical problems do owners report on the 2013 Toyota Avalon?

Owners report wipers and horn activating on their own, a rear power sunshade that gets stuck open, repeated headlight bulb failures, and the pre-collision system suddenly slowing the vehicle without warning.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Toyota Avalon?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Toyota Avalon is 33,000 miles.

Were there any fires linked to electrical issues on the 2013 Toyota Avalon?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 2 injuries reported among the 2013 Toyota Avalon's electrical system complaints.

2013 Toyota Avalon Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, 12% of its 137 total complaints for the year. Reported issues include wiper/horn malfunctions, sunshade failures, headlight bulb problems, and pre-collision system false activation. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 12% of 137
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 33,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners describe the windshield wipers turning on at full speed and refusing to stop while driving, accompanied by the horn sounding alarm noises and an electrical odor with smoke entering the cabin.
Some owners report the rear power sunshade rising on its own and getting stuck up with no manual way to lower it, reducing rear visibility.
Several owners report the pre-collision system (PCS) suddenly reducing vehicle speed or activating unexpectedly in traffic, in one case nearly bringing the car to a stop on the highway.
One owner reports the driver-side headlight repeatedly failing and needing replacement multiple times within short intervals.
Multiple owners describe being notified of recall campaigns (including one tied to airbags and electrical system components, and one about internal short circuiting of the electronic control module) but being unable to get repair parts for extended periods.

When 2013 Toyota Avalon electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 12, 2013, latest Sep 21, 2023.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Jun 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Toyota Avalon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 system complaints does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?: NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, which is 12% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Avalon electrical system?: This dataset does not list any related recalls tied specifically to the electrical system complaint area for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, though several sample complaints reference other recall campaigns, including one involving airbags and electrical system components.
What electrical problems do owners report on the 2013 Toyota Avalon?: Owners report wipers and horn activating on their own, a rear power sunshade that gets stuck open, repeated headlight bulb failures, and the pre-collision system suddenly slowing the vehicle without warning.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Toyota Avalon?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Toyota Avalon is 33,000 miles.
Were there any fires linked to electrical issues on the 2013 Toyota Avalon?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 2 injuries reported among the 2013 Toyota Avalon's electrical system complaints.