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2013 Toyota Avalon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 159 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Toyota Avalon

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2013 Toyota Avalon

The 2013 Toyota Avalon shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
159
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Toyota Avalon (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V728000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V505000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V442000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V024000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Toyota Avalon

Based on 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
23
Unknown Or Other
21
Vehicle Speed Control
20
Air Bags
14
Visibility/wiper
14
Electrical System
14
Forward Collision Avoidance
11
Visibility
9
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Toyota Avalon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 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 2017 14 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Toyota Avalon

Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Toyota Avalon has 4 recalls and 159 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?
The 2013 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 2013 Toyota Avalon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Toyota Avalon are: Structure, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon safe to buy?
The 2013 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, 2017. 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.