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2017 Toyota Avalon Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2017 Toyota Avalon, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
14
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
24–40
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2017 Toyota Avalon

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)

    NHTSA 20V024000 Reported 2,891,976 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    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.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk…

  2. Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)

    NHTSA 17V295000 Reported 409 vehicles potentially affected Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

    Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at…

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Toyota Avalon have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 10 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,110 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The torsion springs for the rear trunk are very weak. They have been that way since car was new. I have had multiple occasions where I opened the trunk and had it come down and hit me on the head. Thi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 12, 2022 · Structure

“Leaving a parking lot, the car jumped out of gear. Thought maybe I had bumped the gear selector but attempts at putting the car in gear resulted in grinding noises and the only option was to put it in”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2022 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 Toyota Avalon (Avalon Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–40 mpg
City / Highway21–40 / 30–39
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6)

Compare Toyota Avalon model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Avalon model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Toyota Avalon080
1996 Toyota Avalon0109
1997 Toyota Avalon1125
1998 Toyota Avalon1178
1999 Toyota Avalon192
2000 Toyota Avalon2173
2001 Toyota Avalon2134
2002 Toyota Avalon1116
2003 Toyota Avalon2293
2004 Toyota Avalon3205
2005 Toyota Avalon7228
2006 Toyota Avalon7360
2007 Toyota Avalon6243
2008 Toyota Avalon6349
2009 Toyota Avalon791
2010 Toyota Avalon746
2011 Toyota Avalon1106
2012 Toyota Avalon430
2013 Toyota Avalon4137
2014 Toyota Avalon496
2015 Toyota Avalon241
2016 Toyota Avalon323
2017 Toyota Avalon214
2018 Toyota Avalon224
2019 Toyota Avalon471
2020 Toyota Avalon310
2021 Toyota Avalon221
2022 Toyota Avalon08

Checking a specific 2017 Toyota Avalon

How do I know if my 2017 Toyota Avalon has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Toyota Avalon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V295000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.