2011 Toyota Avalon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon years
- About as many complaints as other years 14th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Avalon. That ranks 14th out of 28 Avalon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (31 complaints, 29%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 106owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Toyota Avalon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 29% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 24% | 38,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 10% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 9% | 45,222 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 8% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 475 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4% | 56,762 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 30,111 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 35,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 78,545 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 19,850 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 60,008 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 9,350 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 121,578 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 645 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 15,610 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 337 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Toyota Avalon recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Risk: A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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.
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 2011 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side seat belt failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt latch failed to unlock. The contact stated that his wife was stuck in the…
the rear trunk lid arms broken lid feel on top of me
The rear sun screen will get stuck in the up position . At night there is almost no visibility out of the back window. This is a very dangerous safety problem. Apparently Toyota has had a problem with this feature with no effort made to correct it.
The engine has quit while in traffic several times and the check engine light and the skid control lights are the only lights lit on the dashboard. Once the car comes to rest and one waits 3 to 5 minutes, the car will restart. We have taken the car to the dealer twice, ( each time the had it for…
Failure of the Sun shade in the rear causes a problem with visability. Stays stuck in up or down position. Creates a loud distracting grinding noise when in operation and highly reduces visibility through the rear window. Particularly when it is stuck in the half way position.
Other Toyota Avalon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Avalon | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Avalon | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 Avalon | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Avalon | 71 | 4 |
| 2018 Avalon | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 Avalon | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Avalon | 23 | 3 |
| 2015 Avalon | 41 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon | 96 | 4 |
| 2013 Avalon | 137 | 4 |
| 2012 Avalon | 30 | 4 |
| 2011 | 106 | 1 |
| 2010 Avalon | 46 | 7 |
| 2009 Avalon | 91 | 7 |
| 2008 Avalon | 349 | 6 |
| 2007 Avalon | 243 | 6 |
| 2006 Avalon | 360 | 7 |
| 2005 Avalon | 228 | 7 |
| 2004 Avalon | 205 | 3 |
| 2003 Avalon | 293 | 2 |
| 2002 Avalon | 116 | 1 |
| 2001 Avalon | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Avalon | 173 | 2 |
| 1999 Avalon | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Avalon | 178 | 1 |
| 1997 Avalon | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 Avalon | 109 | 0 |
| 1995 Avalon | 80 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Toyota Avalon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Toyota Avalon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalon model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.