2013 Toyota Avalon Recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
The NHTSA has issued 30 recalls affecting the 2013 Toyota Avalon, covering air bag, forward collision systems, windshield wipers, fuel systems and more. Major issues include air bag ECU malfunctions that can disable air bag deployment, PCS radar false braking, windshield wiper switch shorting, and fuel- and suspension-related risks. These recalls are documented by the NHTSA; Nalley Toyota of Roswell can verify your vehicle’s status and perform free repairs at our certified service center.
How do I check if my 2013 Toyota Avalon has an open recall?
You can check your VIN on NHTSA.gov or bring your VIN to Nalley Toyota of Roswell and we will check for open recalls free of charge. If you prefer, call our service team or use our online tools and we’ll confirm any open campaigns and advise next steps. To book a visit, schedule service online and we will verify recalls when you arrive; we also offer service financing so you can get service now and pay later.
How much does a 2013 Toyota Avalon recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for the 2013 Toyota Avalon are performed free of charge to the vehicle owner. Because these are manufacturer-directed remedies (NHTSA-recorded), Nalley Toyota of Roswell will perform the required repairs using OEM parts and factory-trained technicians at no cost. If any unrelated maintenance is needed we will disclose costs up front and can help you review current service specials and financing options.
Can I get my 2013 Toyota Avalon recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer to ensure the manufacturer’s remedy, OEM parts, and proper documentation; you should use a certified franchise dealer like Nalley Toyota of Roswell. Independent shops may be qualified for some repairs, but only a Toyota franchise dealer can guarantee OEM parts, factory software updates, and correct recall completion records tied to NHTSA notifications. Schedule a visit with our factory-trained technicians by clicking to schedule appointment; we’ll confirm the proper remedy and complete the service free under the recall program.
How long does a 2013 Toyota Avalon recall repair take?
Most recall repairs for the 2013 Toyota Avalon take between 30 minutes and a few hours, but some fixes (like fuel pump or suspension parts) may require parts ordering and take longer. At Nalley Toyota of Roswell we provide an estimated turnaround when you schedule service and notify you if parts will extend repair time. If a remedy requires a software update, noise-filter installation, part replacement, or steering column work our team uses OEM diagnostic tools to complete the job safely and efficiently.
Does an open recall affect my 2013 Toyota Avalon’s trade-in or resale value?
An unresolved recall can negatively affect trade-in or resale value because some buyers, dealers and inspectors check NHTSA recall status before purchase. Having recall work completed at a franchise dealer like Nalley Toyota of Roswell protects resale value by providing documented, OEM repairs and a clear service history. To complete a trade-in properly, get recalls addressed first and then use our online appraisal tool at sell your car online; we offer VIN-based checks and will note completed recall repairs on trade documentation.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2013 Toyota Avalon recall?
Some recalls (for example, windshield wiper failures or disabled airbags) can cause a vehicle to fail a safety inspection depending on state rules, so unresolved recalls can lead to inspection issues. NHTSA recall items that affect required safety systems should be addressed before inspection; Nalley Toyota of Roswell will perform the recall remedy free to help you pass inspection and stay safe. If you need immediate help, schedule service and ask about available service specials; we also offer service financing to make scheduling simple.
2013 Toyota Avalon Recall Summary
These recall details come from NHTSA records. To protect your safety and preserve vehicle value, contact Nalley Toyota of Roswell to confirm your VIN status and schedule service for free manufacturer recall repairs today.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Recall Summary

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Air Bag

FREE11 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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Air Bag11
FREE11 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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Forward Collision Avoidance6
FREE6 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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Windshield Wiper2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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Electrical System1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.

Consequence

A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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Front Suspension1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.

Consequence

Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Fuel System2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Spare Tire1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

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Label1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

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Steering1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, Occupant Crash

Consequence

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.

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Fuel Pump3
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Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning November 23, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

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Load Carrying Capacity Label1
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Defect

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

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