2015 Toyota Avalon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Avalon.

20142016
Complaints
63
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2015 Toyota Avalon Problems

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

#19 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:51,333 mi
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:51,900 mi
Crash-related:4
#37 complaints

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues

Avg mileage:83,829 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Avalon.

Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
51,333
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
51,900
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,829
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
55,133
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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
Seat Belt Issues
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 Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Avalon

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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2015 Toyota Avalon — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Toyota Avalon has 63 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon?
Top reported problems: Brakes (9 complaints, avg 51,333 mi); Airbags (7 complaints, avg 51,900 mi); Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues (7 complaints, avg 83,829 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 2015 Toyota Avalon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,277 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Toyota Avalon include 13 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2015 Toyota Avalon 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 2015 Toyota Avalon?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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