2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon Hybrid years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 10 Avalon Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
Risk: A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.
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
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- 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.
Since i bought the car there is a pull to the left,,i went back to the dealer and brought the problem to his attention, ,, ohh ,,,drive the car for a while ,,sometimes the tires might need to wear a bit and everything is going to be fine,,,i did that but the problem is still there, ,,asked again…
Transmission slips under normal acceleration bucking vibration very high rpm(4500-5500) jerks not pick up engine power properly .vehicle not accelerating properly
Other Toyota Avalon Hybrid years
← 2015 Avalon Hybrid · 2017 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Avalon Hybrid | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon Hybrid | 18 | 2 |
| 2013 Avalon Hybrid | 23 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, steering, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare, 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.