2021 Toyota Avalon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Avalon. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (12), Engine (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
Key takeaways
- 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 57% |
| Engine | 4 | 19% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-04-09
We have received a recall for the sensors and airbag on our car back in December of 2023. Every time we call the dealership they tell us they can't get a send because the parts are not available. I cannot seem to get any movement with this. I've tried to contacting Toyota corporate but their website leaves much to be d...
Air Bags - filed 2025-11-14
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated t...
Air Bags - filed 2025-08-05
There is no remedy available to fix the OCS sensor in front passenger seat of our 2021 Toyota Avalon. We are scared to drive it. What are our options since Toyota will not help.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.