2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

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Complaints
30
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues

Avg mileage:18,537 mi
#23 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#33 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,537
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,932,583 vehicles.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
~2,891,976 affected

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.

15V728000Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking
~30,812 affected

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.

13V505000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
~9,795 affected

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?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 30 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues (5 complaints, avg 18,537 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 18,537 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,932,583 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (forward-collision avoidance issues) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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