Does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have a collision avoidance recall?

Yes. Recall 15V728000, reported November 3, 2015, covers the forward collision avoidance (PCS) system on 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles built October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015. Toyota's remedy is dealer replacement of certain PCS components at no charge.

How common are collision avoidance complaints on the 2014 Avalon?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2014 Avalon, which is 19% of all 96 complaints filed for that model year.

Did any 2014 Avalon collision avoidance complaints involve a crash or injury?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among these complaints.

At what mileage do these issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 7,000 miles.

Is the 2014 Avalon worse than other years for this issue?

The 2014 Avalon's 19% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years, though the 2015 Avalon shows a 22% share and the 2020 Avalon shows 20%, based on NHTSA data.

2014 Toyota Avalon Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon, 19% of all complaints for the year. Most tie directly to recall 15V728000 for the forward collision avoidance (PCS) system, with median failure mileage at 7,000 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 18; 19% of 96
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report the pre-collision system (PCS) warning light illuminating unexpectedly during normal driving.
Multiple owners describe being notified of recall 15V728000 for the forward collision avoidance system but say replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period.
Some owners state dealers deactivated the pre-collision feature entirely because no fix existed at the time.
One owner reported the seat belt tightened and the vehicle abruptly stopped without the brake pedal being pressed, while waiting on the recall part.
A later complaint describes the forward collision warning light coming on at highway speed, with a dealer diagnosis pointing to a steering angle sensor needing replacement.

When 2014 Toyota Avalon collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2015, latest Apr 20, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2015 to Apr 2023; peak May 2016 (7).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2014 Toyota Avalon

NHTSA 15V728000Nov 3, 2015Collision Avoidance & Cameras30,812 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Avalon model year

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

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20136 (4%)
201418 (19%)
20159 (22%)
20161 (4%)
20170 (0%)
20182 (8%)
201911 (16%)
20202 (20%)
20213 (14%)
20221 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have a collision avoidance recall?: Yes. Recall 15V728000, reported November 3, 2015, covers the forward collision avoidance (PCS) system on 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles built October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015. Toyota's remedy is dealer replacement of certain PCS components at no charge.
How common are collision avoidance complaints on the 2014 Avalon?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2014 Avalon, which is 19% of all 96 complaints filed for that model year.
Did any 2014 Avalon collision avoidance complaints involve a crash or injury?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among these complaints.
At what mileage do these issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 7,000 miles.
Is the 2014 Avalon worse than other years for this issue?: The 2014 Avalon's 19% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years, though the 2015 Avalon shows a 22% share and the 2020 Avalon shows 20%, based on NHTSA data.