2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

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Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

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

#16 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:16,022 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,022

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Recalls for 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.

23V865000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~999,901 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

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2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Airbags (6 complaints, avg 16,022 mi). 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 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 16,022 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 999,901 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 2021 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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