2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. That is the most of any Avalon Hybrid model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints, 22%), typically at around 18,537 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 23owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 22% | 18,537 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 17% | 25,526 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 14,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 21,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | 21,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 65,797 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls (3)
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Actuator Valve Wear (DP23005) — opened Nov 22, 2023, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Brake Actuator Valve Wear (DP19004) — opened Sep 30, 2019, closed Jan 21, 2021.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact stated that several instrument cluster warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR HAD SHATTERED. THE MIRROR WAS NOT STRUCK BY ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS. THE…
When it rains heavily (within the two months i have owned it), the roof and/or sunroof leaks causing water damage in multiple areas of the roof. The dealership cannot find a cause after the initial sunroof drain was cleared.
When i put the car in reverse, there is a very loud grinding noise as the retractable rear window screen tries to go up. When the car is put in gear there is a different grinding noise. The screen has frozen in various stages of up or down, but now is stuck down, obviously trying to raise…
Headlights blow out frequently and need replacing.
Other Toyota Avalon Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Avalon Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Avalon Hybrid | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Avalon Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Avalon Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 Avalon Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Avalon Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Avalon Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Avalon Hybrid | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon Hybrid | 18 | 2 |
| 2013 | 23 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalon Hybrid model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.