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2012 Toyota Avalon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 30 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota Avalon

The 2012 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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59/100

Use Caution — 2012 Toyota Avalon

The 2012 Toyota Avalon has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
30
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Toyota Avalon (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V569000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V047000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V442000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V024000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Toyota Avalon

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
6
Air Bags
6
Electrical System
4
Visibility/wiper
3
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Unknown Or Other
2
Power Train
1
Engine
1
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Toyota Avalon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 44 complaints 2011 106 complaints 2012 30 complaints 2013 159 complaints 2014 96 complaints 2015 52 complaints 2016 23 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Toyota Avalon

Is the 2012 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Toyota Avalon has 4 recalls and 30 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Avalon have?
The 2012 Toyota Avalon has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Avalon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Toyota Avalon are: Structure, Air Bags, Electrical System, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Toyota Avalon safe to buy?
The 2012 Toyota Avalon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Avalon should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Avalon are: 2012, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.