2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Avalon Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 28%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 28% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 17% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 11% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 6,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% | 21,190 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 11,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Driving on i-10 in the metarie, la area at speed limit, we heard a loud bang, then wind coming into the car. No other vehicles around us, we pulled to the side of the road and noticed that the sunroof had exploded. Sounded like a bomb went off when it happened. We returned to our hotel and taped…
Auto suddenly braked to a stop for no apparent reason. Auto had been repaired for the recall, 15v728000, forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking. Has occurred twice in the last month. Have since deactivited the pre-collision system. Both occurrences happened while on cruise control…
While the vehicle is coasting at a steady speed on a straight road (~30-40 mph), a slight roaring noise can be heard from the engine bay while sitting in the passenger compartment. The dealer, northside toyota of chicago, inspected this vehicle on friday, november 4, 2016, and determined that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon hybrid. The contact stated that the center console, where the cup holders were located, would become hot when the heat was activated and cold when the air conditioner was activated. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven for an extended period of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon hybrid. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance). The dealer was unable to provide the remedy and parts. The system was disconnected as an interim solution months ago. The contact was unable to…
Other Toyota Avalon Hybrid years
← 2013 Avalon Hybrid · 2015 Avalon Hybrid →
| 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 | 18 | 2 |
| 2013 Avalon Hybrid | 23 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 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.