CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Toyota Avalon has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (33 reports).
2011 Toyota Avalon recalls
Trunk Subwoofer Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
A short circuit in the trunk-mounted subwoofer speaker can damage the audio amplifier's integrated circuit.
Most common 2011 Toyota Avalon problems
Problem areas named in the 106 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 33 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side seat belt failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt latch failed to unlock. The contact stated that his wife was stuck in the seat for five minutes doe to the failure. The contact attempted several times before the seat belt unlatched. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,
the rear trunk lid arms broken lid feel on top of me
The rear sun screen will get stuck in the up position . At night there is almost no visibility out of the back window. This is a very dangerous safety problem. Apparently Toyota has had a problem with this feature with no effort made to correct it.
The engine has quit while in traffic several times and the check engine light and the skid control lights are the only lights lit on the dashboard. Once the car comes to rest and one waits 3 to 5 minutes, the car will restart. We have taken the car to the dealer twice, ( each time the had it for nearly a week) and they could not find the problem. This is a very serious problem because the engine stops without notice causing loss of power steering and total loss of control. The lights for check engine and skid control are sometimes on when this happens, but not always; and the fact that these lights are lit does not predict this event happening.I think there might be a sensor in the engine th
Failure of the Sun shade in the rear causes a problem with visability. Stays stuck in up or down position. Creates a loud distracting grinding noise when in operation and highly reduces visibility through the rear window. Particularly when it is stuck in the half way position.
2011 Toyota Avalon questions
Does the 2011 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon: Trunk Subwoofer Can Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (33), Electrical System (25), Vehicle Speed Control (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.