2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (6 reports).

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls

Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 23V865Dec 20, 2023999,901 vehicles affected

A short circuit can develop in the occupant classification sensor, which may stop the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.

Most common 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags6

What owners report

2025-01-27, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-12-11, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-11-22, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the SRS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, an audible chime was temporarily sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,086. VIN tool conf
2024-10-07, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-06-04, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle in the left lane violently merged into the lane in front. In an effort to avoid crashing into the vehicle, the contact merged into the right lane however crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was damaged due to the impact on the front passenger side. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired for cosmetic damages. The contact was relating the air bags failure to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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