How many engine complaints does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2013 Avalon, which is 20% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Avalon engine?

NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed specifically for this engine complaint category.

At what mileage do 2013 Avalon engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 27,739.5 miles.

What is the most common engine complaint for the 2013 Avalon?

The most frequently described issue is unintended acceleration, where the vehicle surges forward without the accelerator being pressed, sometimes resulting in a crash.

Did the engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?

Of the 27 engine-area complaints, NHTSA data associated with this issue includes 6 crashes and 4 injuries across the model year's reports.

2013 Toyota Avalon Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, 20% of its 137 total complaints for the year. Owners most often described sudden unintended acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 27,739.5 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 27; 20% of 137
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 27,740 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe the car surging or accelerating on its own while parking or backing into a space, without the accelerator being pressed.
Some report the engine failing to accelerate properly at highway speed, calling the failure recurring.
One owner reported a cylinder head gasket failure that caused coolant to leak under the car, discovered during a routine oil change.
One owner reported the engine losing power and running rough while cruise control shut off and the check engine light flashed, then returning to normal after a restart.
One complaint references an unrelated recall (15v728) that Toyota reportedly had not remedied within a reasonable time.

When 2013 Toyota Avalon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2013, latest Oct 7, 2023.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Oct 2023; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 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 the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?: NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2013 Avalon, which is 20% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Avalon engine?: NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed specifically for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do 2013 Avalon engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 27,739.5 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint for the 2013 Avalon?: The most frequently described issue is unintended acceleration, where the vehicle surges forward without the accelerator being pressed, sometimes resulting in a crash.
Did the engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?: Of the 27 engine-area complaints, NHTSA data associated with this issue includes 6 crashes and 4 injuries across the model year's reports.