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2020 Toyota Avalon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 10 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 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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79/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2020 Toyota Avalon

The 2020 Toyota Avalon shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
10
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Toyota Avalon (3)

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

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…
NHTSA #20V682000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number…
NHTSA #20V734000
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters…
NHTSA #23V865000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Toyota Avalon

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel/propulsion System
5
Air Bags
1
Steering
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Service Brakes
1
Visibility
1
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Toyota Avalon — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 96 complaints 2015 53 complaints 2016 23 complaints 2017 14 complaints 2018 24 complaints 2019 71 complaints 2020 10 complaints 2021 21 complaints 2022 8 complaints 2023 Data unavailable 2024 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2020, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Toyota Avalon

Is the 2020 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Toyota Avalon has 3 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Avalon have?
The 2020 Toyota Avalon has 3 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 2020 Toyota Avalon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Toyota Avalon are: Fuel/propulsion System, Air Bags, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Toyota Avalon safe to buy?
The 2020 Toyota Avalon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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: 2017, 2020, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.