Toyota Avalon
The 2022 Toyota Avalon offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but potential buyers must prioritize inspection of the **brake system** due to documented failures and potential safety risks.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2021 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2020 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2019 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2018 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
| 2017 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
| 2016 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
| 2014 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
| 2012 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 |
| 2011 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine configuration | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | 2GR-FKS | 2GR-FKS | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic | 4x2 | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | VVT-i Engine | VVT-i Engine | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | 200 |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Trim | Base price | Note | Series | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Limited | — | — | — | Trim: Limited |
| 2021 | Limited | $37,000 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | Base price: $37,000, Trim: Limited, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | Touring | $42,300 | — | GSX50L/AXXH50L | Base price: $42,300, Series: GSX50L/AXXH50L, Trim: Touring |
| 2019 | Hybrid - XLE/XSE/Ltd. | — | — | — | Trim: Hybrid - XLE/XSE/Ltd. |
| 2018 | Hybrid - XLE Plus/XLE Premium//Ltd. | $37,500 | — | — | Base price: $37,500, Trim: Hybrid - XLE Plus/XLE Premium//Ltd. |
| 2017 | XLE/XLE Plus/XLE Premium/Touring/Ltd. | $33,000 | Entertainment System: Entune Multimedia Bundle (7-in. high-resolution touchscreen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, eight speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port5 with iPod®6 connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition,7 hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming8 via Bluetooth®9 wireless technology), Scout® GPS Link App,3 Siri® Eyes Free,10 SiriusXM All Access Radio12 with 3-month complimentary trial, HD Radio™11 Technology, HD Radio™ T | GSX40L/AVX40L | Base price: $33,000, Series: GSX40L/AVX40L, Trim: XLE/XLE Plus/XLE Premium/Touring/Ltd., Note: Entertainment System: Entune Multimedia Bundle (7-in. high-resolution touchscreen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, eight speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port5 with iPod®6 connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition,7 hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming8 via Bluetooth®9 wireless technology), Scout® GPS Link App,3 Siri® Eyes Free,10 SiriusXM All Access Radio12 with 3-month complimentary trial, HD Radio™11 Technology, HD Radio™ T |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Valvetrain | Brakes | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 456 | 16.1 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 456 | 16.1 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | — | — | CD + Stereo | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 453 | 16 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 17 | 17 | — | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 453 | 16 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111 | 17 | 17 | CD + Stereo | — | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Solid Discs | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 453 | 16 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 453 | 16 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 408 | 14.4 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2022
NewestThe 2022 Toyota Avalon offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but potential buyers must prioritize inspection of the **brake system** due to documented failures and potential safety risks.
2021
The 2021 Toyota Avalon presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2020
The 2020 Toyota Avalon offers average reliability, with a significant concern being the fuel pump system.
2019
Approach the 2019 Toyota Avalon with caution; its below-average reliability verdict is primarily driven by significant fuel pump issues that can lead to sudden stalling.
2018
The 2018 Toyota Avalon offers a comfortable ride and Toyota's reputation for durability, but significant safety concerns, particularly with airbags, warrant careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Toyota Avalon offers a comfortable and generally reliable ownership experience, though a critical airbag recall and some persistent engine and speed control complaints warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2016
The 2016 Toyota Avalon is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to documented issues with unintended acceleration and hesitation.
2015
The 2015 Toyota Avalon presents a mixed reliability picture, with a below-average public verdict.
2014
The 2014 Toyota Avalon is a comfortable sedan with a strong reputation for Toyota reliability, but potential buyers should be aware of several significant recalls and common complaints, particularly concerning its safety systems and electrical components.
2013
The 2013 Toyota Avalon is a used car purchase that requires caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant safety-related recalls and a high volume of owner complaints concerning unintended acceleration and airbag system failures.
2012
The 2012 Toyota Avalon presents a mixed bag for used car buyers, with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict primarily due to significant safety concerns surrounding its airbag system and vehicle speed control.
2011
The 2011 Toyota Avalon offers a comfortable ride and a strong V6, but significant steering column issues and numerous electrical complaints make it a below-average reliability risk that demands careful inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Toyota Avalon?
Carfocal currently has 12 published Avalon reports, covering 2011 through 2022. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2022 Toyota Avalon offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but potential buyers must prioritize inspection of the **brake system** due to documented failures and potential safety risks.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Is the Toyota Avalon reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota Avalon. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2022 toyota avalon offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but potential buyers must prioritize inspection of the **brake system** due to documented failures and potential safety risks. and the 2022 toyota avalon can represent good value if purchased with a clear understanding of its potential weaknesses. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
12 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Toyota Avalon?
Across Carfocal's published Avalon guides, recurring problem areas include Brake System, Tires, and Sunroof Glass. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake System, Tires, and Sunroof Glass.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 12
- Years tracked
- 12
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints