CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Toyota Avalon has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (6 reports).
2012 Toyota Avalon recalls
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles may malfunction during some crashes.
Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced during a prior repair with parts that wrongly signal the air bag system that the seat belt is always buckled.
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 2012 Toyota Avalon problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
While entering the highway on ramp, as I accelerated and turned on the left turn signal, the engine stopped. The steering became very hard. I stopped, put the transmission in park and started the engine, with no problems. This is the second time in3 months this has happened when turning to the left, and activating the turn signal. In both cases, the auto headlight dimming warning lite came on. The car is well maintained, and has never been damaged in any way. The weather was clear.
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while it was hot outside, or whenever there was direct sunlight on the dashboard, the dashboard would become very sticky. The contact stated that the glare on the windshield from the reflection of the dashboard made it very difficult to see out the windshield. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer, and manufacturer about the failure, and was informed that previously there was a recall for the failure however, the recall had expired. The contact contacted the NHTSA after researching the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
There is a rear windshield shade that comes up automatically during a bright or hot day. It has a button to manually bring it up or down also. Just last month the gear inside the shade is broken and it does not come down. If I manually put it down it will come up automatically when driving, causing a loud noise distracting the driver even though, the driver has not pressed the button to pull it up. Now it is stuck in up position causing loud noise when reversing. And the biggest safety issue that I see is the night driving. Since the shade is up and I cannot make it go down, the visibility in the rear view mirror is very poor or nothing. There is no way for the driver to let it stay in the d
REAR SUNSCREEN REMAINS IN UP POSITION, WHEN LOWERED IN REVERSE, IT MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. HAVING TO DRIVE AT NIGHT PRESENTS A PROBLEM WITH VISIBILITY WHEN THE SUNSCREEN REMAINS IN THE UP POSITION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 TOYOTA AVALON. THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN AN 18 WHEELER COLLIDED INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE HOSPITALIZED WITH SPINAL INJURIES AND BRUISES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, AN 18 WHEELER STROKE THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE REAR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH LANES. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WAS PRESENT AND A REPORT WAS ISSUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V569000 (AIR BAGS,
2012 Toyota Avalon questions
Does the 2012 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota Avalon: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Trunk Subwoofer Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Air Bags; Electrical System; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (6), Air Bags (6), Vehicle Speed Control (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.