CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Toyota Avalon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (6 reports).
2018 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.
Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Most common 2018 Toyota Avalon problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
Involved in a 2 vehicle accident on October 26th. My car is totaled and so is the other car. No airbags deployed and my drivers side seat belt failed to lock in the accident. I was injured and taken by ambulance to hospital.
Date of safety issue: July 12, 2023 Location: Piper Glen Shopping Center, Rea Road, Charlotte NC (destination was Run For Your Life at 6416 Rea Road - within the shopping center). Time: Approximately sometime between 1:30 and 2:00 ET Police Report Complaint # - [XXX] On July 12, 2023 I entered a parking lot at a busy retail establishment. I chose a parking space that has a curb and bushes between the space and Rea Road. Due to the busyness of the parking lot it is imperative to drive slowly and cautiously. As I turned into the parking space the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and crashed into the bushes. The brake did not stop the car until it jumped the curb. I then put the car
Hello, My name is [XXX]. I bought my car from Longo Toyota in El Monte about 15 months ago. The car was certified preowned and had a Carfax report with no accident reported history. That is exactly why I bought the car, because this was going to be my family car. So I bought it and have been driving around my daughter, who just turned one for over a year. I also work as a Behavioral Therapist and drive around kids with autism in my car on a daily basis. It wasnât until I decided to trade in my car that it was discovered that the Avalon car has frame damage, which was discovered by third-party. A car condition expert came to check out the car and discovered the frame damage by using a true
Air Bag did not deploy during a major front end collision. Resulted in total loss of the vehicle.
Intermittently, unpredictably, for several seconds at a time, the engine almost quits, especially when accelerating So far, it has not happened in heavy traffic, but if it did, it would create a possibly major safety hazard. I have not taken it to a dealer yet. Just learned about the fuel pump problem that is associated with my 2018 Toyota Avalon. Plan to contact the dealer tomorrow. I have not seen any instrumental warning or notification. There is no warning that the engine is about to lose power and so far the engine has not stopped, but recovers to normal operation.. This has been occurring over the last couple of months. I fear for my wife's safety so that she will be unable to drive
2018 Toyota Avalon questions
Does the 2018 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota Avalon: Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6), Unknown Or Other (5), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.