2019 Toyota Avalon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Toyota Avalon has a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 9th worst out of 18 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA logged 70 complaints, 4 recalls, and 4 crashes, with Fuel System problems the top concern at a 6,240-mile median failure point.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 53/100
- #9 of 18 Avalon years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 70
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2019 Toyota Avalon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System21 (30%)
- Electrical System20 (29%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (14%)
- Engine9 (13%)
- Other8 (11%)
- Brakes7 (10%)
- Lane Departure3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles stalled or lost power unexpectedly, in one case tied to an unrepaired fuel pump recall that led to a crash while turning into a driveway.
- Adaptive cruise control triggered sudden, unexplained hard braking during highway and street driving.
- Blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert systems threw repeated false malfunction alerts that dealers could not permanently fix.
- Headlight units developed discoloration that reduced visibility at night.
- Accelerator pedal hesitated then surged unexpectedly in stop-and-go traffic, requiring a software update.
- Keyless ignition allowed the engine to stay running silently in a closed garage with no warning, raising carbon monoxide risk.
2019 Toyota Avalon recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
- NHTSA 19V244000Mar 27, 2019Other3,634 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
2019 Toyota Avalon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Avalon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Avalon has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 9th worst among 18 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Fuel System and Electrical System problems account for most of the complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Avalon?
- NHTSA data shows Fuel System issues lead with 21 complaints (30% share), followed by Electrical System issues with 20 complaints (29%), including blind spot monitor false alerts and headlight discoloration.
- Does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaigns 20V682000 and 20V012000, both covering fuel pump assembly replacement, alongside a separate airbag ECU software recall (18V685000) and a label correction recall (19V244000).
- How does the 2019 Avalon compare to other Avalon years?
- With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2019 model is worse than years like 2020 (index 6) and 2022 (index 0), which both carry Best verdicts, but better than earlier years such as 2006 (index 100, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Avalon?
- EPA rates the 2019 Avalon at 25.5 mpg combined (22 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.