2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

20132015
Complaints
21
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

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

#13 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,922,788 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.

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2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 21 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid include 3 crash-related reports, 2 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 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,922,788 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 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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