2014 Toyota Avalon Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon.

20132015
Complaints
123
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Toyota Avalon Problems

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

#117 complaints

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues

Avg mileage:32,712 mi
#210 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:22,653 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:31,509 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota Avalon.

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,712
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,653
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,509
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
39,021
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
32,970
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
17,558
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,217
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,694
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
21,640
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Steering Wheel /Handle Bar:Yaw/Angle Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Toyota Avalon

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,944,310 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.

14V715000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~5,650 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.

14V576000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~15,872 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

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2014 Toyota Avalon — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Toyota Avalon has 123 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
Top reported problems: Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues (17 complaints, avg 32,712 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 22,653 mi); Wipers & Visibility (9 complaints, avg 31,509 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 2014 Toyota Avalon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,171 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 10 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,944,310 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?
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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