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2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other Avalon Hybrid years?

Avalon Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted30 complaints2013: 30 complaints2014: 21 complaints2015: 19 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 6 complaints2022: 0 complaints
Avalon Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V244000OtherMarch 27, 2019 · 3,634 units

Defect

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

19V097000Fuel SystemFebruary 14, 2019 · 205 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

18V685000Electrical SystemOctober 4, 2018 · 168,187 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the fuel was spilling from the filler neck onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 5, 2022

2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Avalon Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Avalon Hybrid years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2015. The cleanest record among Avalon Hybrid years belongs to 2022.

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.