CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Toyota Avalon has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (25 reports).
2009 Toyota Avalon recalls
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 2009 Toyota Avalon problems
Problem areas named in the 91 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
What owners report
The steering latch to adjust steering wheel unlocks while Iâm driving causing my steering wheel to drop literally while Iâm driving.
While driving my 2009 Toyota Avalon on a sunny day, I could not see clearly through my windshield due to the intense sunlight reflection from my dashboard. Upon searching the Internet, I see this is an ongoing issue with my car model. The manufacturer does not provide any remedy to address this issue and I feel very unsafe driving my car. Please help address this issue with the manufacturer.
When driving my 2009 Toyota Avalon my headlights sporadically go out. Mostly on the drivers side. I have replaced the headlight on 3 separate occasions with in the last 3 Years and each time it cost me $185.00 for labor and the headlight. I also got stopped by the POLICE for it! Now in 2023 the right head light goes on and off sporadically since March 2023. Again, I got stopped by the POLICE! Now it's JUNE of 2023 and both lights went out while driving home at night. We took it to a different repair shop and was FINALLY told that this has been a problem for the 2009 Toyota Avalon for a while as it was a manufacturing DEFECT. A head light ballast I think. Why should I pay to fix this as well
The steering wheel telescoping lever is faulty in that it will loosen in its own causing the steering wheel to lunge forward toward the dash unexpectedly with little pressure while driving.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil and plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while at the dealer he was notified about an extended warranty on the dashboard by another customer. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that the warranty had expired. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The contact had not received notification for the extended warranty on the dashboard. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
2009 Toyota Avalon questions
Does the 2009 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2009 Toyota Avalon: Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (25), Vehicle Speed Control (18), Steering (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Toyota Avalon 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.