2013 Toyota Avalon Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

20122014
Complaints
186
Crashes
21
Fires
3
Injuries
25
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2013 Toyota Avalon Problems

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

#122 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:49,334 mi
Crash-related:6
#221 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:33,220 mi
Fires:1
#314 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:51,980 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Avalon.

Unintended Acceleration
22
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
49,334
Wipers & Visibility
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,220
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
51,980
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,438
Structural Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,743
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
44,181
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,430
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,690
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,500
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Avalon

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,735,352 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."

13V442000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · Airbags · Electrical System
~802,769 affected

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.

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2013 Toyota Avalon — FAQ

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

Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Toyota Avalon has 186 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (22 complaints, avg 49,334 mi); Wipers & Visibility (21 complaints, avg 33,220 mi); Airbags (14 complaints, avg 51,980 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 2013 Toyota Avalon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 31,827 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon include 21 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 25 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,735,352 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?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Avalon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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