2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

20152018
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

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

#11 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Steering Defects

#31 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

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Recalls for 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,892,647 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.

17V462000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~671 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.

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2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Steering Defects (1 complaints); Suspension Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,892,647 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 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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