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2021 Toyota Avalon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 21 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2021 Toyota Avalon

The 2021 Toyota Avalon shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
21
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Toyota Avalon (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V734000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V865000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Toyota Avalon

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
12
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Engine
1
Power Train
1
Tires
1
Electrical System
1
Back Over Prevention
1
Service Brakes
1
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Toyota Avalon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 52 complaints 2016 23 complaints 2017 14 complaints 2018 24 complaints 2019 64 complaints 2020 10 complaints 2021 21 complaints 2022 8 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Toyota Avalon

Is the 2021 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Toyota Avalon has 2 recalls and 21 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Avalon have?
The 2021 Toyota Avalon has 2 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 2021 Toyota Avalon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Avalon are: Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Toyota Avalon safe to buy?
The 2021 Toyota Avalon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2019.
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.