CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Toyota Avalon has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (5 reports).
2020 Toyota Avalon recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A short circuit can develop in the occupant classification sensor, which may stop the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Driver airbag may not deploy as designed in a crash
Some steering columns in these vehicles may have damaged breakaway pins, which are meant to absorb energy during a crash.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on these vehicles.
Most common 2020 Toyota Avalon problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
A couple of months ago, my car started running a little rough as it would sit in idle mode. When suddenly my check engine light came on. I checked the codes and they seemed to be P0445 Evaporitive emission system leak detected (large leak). And P0441 Evaporative emission system. Incorrect Purge Flow. P0505 Idle control system. And P0171 System to Lean Bank 1 and P0174 System to Lean. Bank 2 and P0172 System Too Rich and P1170 and P117B Manufacture Control. But other then just running a little rough at idle that was about all that I had noticed until I went to go fuel up back in October. My fuel was low so I went to fuel up and after wards, my car struggled really hard to start. And every
To Whom It May Concern, I am filing this complaint to report Right Toyota in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Toyota Motor Corporation for their mishandling of a critical airbag safety recall (23TA15) on my 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The lack of transparency, misleading information, and failure to provide a remedy has left me with a vehicle that is unsafe to drive and has caused significant financial hardship. 1. Right Toyota never informed me of the recall, despite multiple service visits throughout the year. I only discovered this issue through my insurance company in August 2024. 2. I scheduled service appointments with Right Toyota on August 23rd and October 15th, 2023, after learning about th
TIE ROD LOOSE I heard a clunking noise while turning the steering wheel to the left at very low speeds. Took car in for service Service Mechanic found left outer tie rod end "with play, loose" Safety issue: potential loss of steering ability while driving Vehicle has been inspected and repaired - (my cost $1308.94) - images attached No warning messages / appeared about a month before I went in... it became progressively worse with time
When refueling vehicle, gasoline backs up immediately, doesn't shut off gas hose and pours out all over vehicle and feet of person refueling. Today is the 4th time it's happened. It's been to Gettle Toyota of Lakewood in Bradenton FL for this exact complaint and was told there's nothing wrong with the vehicle.
on 3 lane expressway (US422)about 1/4 mile from where the lanes split( see attached). No cars in front of me but cars in the lane to my left slowed. My car suddenly braked causing the car behind me to swerve to my right to avoid a collision. The adaptive breaking (incorrectly) determined that there was a collision hazard, thus creating an actual collision hazard
2020 Toyota Avalon questions
Does the 2020 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Toyota Avalon: Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Driver airbag may not deploy as designed in a crash; Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.