2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Worst 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
Airbags
Seat-Related Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 5 | — | — | 18,537 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,932,583 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
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2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliable?
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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