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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The NHTSA has issued 11 recalls that can affect the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid covering air bag, forward collision avoidance, windshield wiper switch, fuel filler pipe, and load capacity label issues. These recalls include five air bag ECU items that can disable air bag or pretensioner deployment, three Pre-Collision System items that may cause unexpected braking, one windshield wiper switch short-circuit recall, one fuel filler pipe assembly inspection/repair, and one load capacity label replacement. All manufacturer recall repairs are performed free of charge at a certified Toyota dealer like Nalley Toyota of Roswell.
How do I check if my 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or bring your vehicle to our service department and we will check for free. If you prefer in-person assistance, call or visit Nalley Toyota of Roswell and we will verify your VIN and explain any open recalls and recommended remedies. To book a quick visit, please schedule service online.
How much does a 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall repair cost?
Recall repairs covered by Toyota and listed by the NHTSA are free of charge to the vehicle owner when performed at an authorized Toyota dealer. There is no labor or parts cost for covered recall remedies such as ECU inspection and noise filter installation, ECU software updates, PCS component replacements, wiper switch replacement, fuel filler pipe inspection, or corrected load-capacity labels. If you need additional non-recall repairs, ask about our current service specials and service financing options so you can get service now and pay later.
Can I get my 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Manufacturer recall repairs must be performed by an authorized Toyota dealer to ensure the prescribed remedy, parts, and software updates are applied correctly and remain free of charge. Independent shops cannot always access Toyota’s OEM software updates or official remedy parts, so visiting Nalley Toyota of Roswell ensures the repair uses factory-trained technicians and validated procedures. If you have questions about logistics or loaner vehicles, contact our service team and schedule service today.
How long does a 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall repair take?
Most recall repairs for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid—such as ECU inspection and installation of a noise filter or software update—typically take one to three hours, depending on the remedy and parts availability. Some remedies require replacement components (for example certain PCS parts) which can increase turnaround if parts must be ordered; our service team will give you a specific ETA when you arrive or when you schedule service. Nalley Toyota of Roswell offers streamlined check-in, OEM diagnostic tools, and efficient scheduling to minimize your downtime.
Does an open recall affect my 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid's trade-in or resale value?
Yes. Unresolved recalls can negatively impact trade-in and resale value because many buyers and dealers check NHTSA records and may discount or refuse a vehicle with open safety recalls. Resolving recalls at a franchise dealer like Nalley Toyota of Roswell protects your vehicle’s value and provides documented proof that safety items were remedied with OEM parts. If you are considering selling, get an appraisal or trade estimate and make the recall repairs first—use our trade-in tool at sell your car online.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recall?
Open recalls are not typically listed as automatic inspection failures in Georgia, but unresolved safety recalls can affect registration, insurance, and a buyer’s willingness to purchase in some states. Because the NHTSA identifies recalls as safety risks—like air bag ECU failures that can prevent air bag deployment or PCS malfunctions that may cause unexpected braking—you should resolve recalls promptly to avoid complications with insurance claims or resale. Schedule a no‑cost VIN check and recall repair at Nalley Toyota of Roswell via our online schedule service page, and ask about service financing if needed.
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Recall Summary
This recall summary is based on NHTSA records and manufacturer notices. If your 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is listed, contact Nalley Toyota of Roswell to schedule service and get the free manufacturer remedy performed by factory-trained technicians using OEM parts.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Safety Risks You Can't Ignore

The 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has NHTSA-recorded recalls that can affect critical safety systems, so addressing recalls promptly is essential to protect you and your passengers. The most serious of these include multiple air bag ECU issues where the control unit may malfunction and possibly disable air bag or seat belt pretensioner deployment in certain crashes, increasing the risk of injury. Another set of recalls concerns the Pre-Collision System (PCS) that, in affected vehicles, may unexpectedly detect roadway steel joints or plates as obstacles and apply the brakes, which can lead to abrupt stops and increase crash risk. There are also recalls for the windshield wiper switch assembly which can short and render wipers inoperative, and a fuel filler pipe inspection that prevents fuel leaks. Ignoring recalls may also affect insurance claims and liability. At Nalley Toyota of Roswell our factory-trained technicians prioritize these safety items and will perform all manufacturer remedies free of charge using OEM parts to restore your vehicle to safe operating condition; to get this started, schedule service today and ask about our service financing options so repairs can be done now and paid for later.

Your Certified Recall Experts

Choose Nalley Toyota of Roswell for recall repairs because we are a factory-authorized Toyota franchise dealer with factory-trained technicians, OEM diagnostic tools, and direct access to Toyota service bulletins and genuine parts. When NHTSA records list a remedy—such as installing a noise filter on the air bag ECU, updating ECU software, replacing certain PCS components, swapping a wiper switch assembly, inspecting and repairing a fuel filler pipe, or installing corrected load-capacity labels—our technicians perform the exact manufacturer-specified procedures and document the work in your vehicle’s service history. Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta and the greater Atlanta area, we offer streamlined check-in, transparent communication, and free manufacturer recall repairs. Our service advisors will explain the remedy, estimated time, and any logistics like loaner vehicles. We encourage customers to schedule appointment online and review current service specials—and remember, service financing is available to make necessary work affordable today while protecting safety and resale value.

Check Your VIN Today

If you are unsure whether your 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is impacted by an open recall, you can check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or bring the vehicle to Nalley Toyota of Roswell for a free VIN recall check and inspection. Our technicians will verify any NHTSA-listed items and explain the consumer-friendly remedy: for example, dealers may install a noise filter on the air bag control harness, update ECU software, replace PCS radar components, replace a wiper switch assembly, inspect/replace a fuel filler pipe, or provide corrected load-capacity labels—all at no cost under the manufacturer recall program. We will also tell you expected turnaround times (most remedies are completed in one to three hours), parts availability status, and any follow-up steps. To avoid delays and preserve safety, schedule service now so your vehicle can be inspected and repaired promptly. Service financing is available to cover non-recall work if needed.

Protect Your Resale Value

Unresolved recalls can reduce trade-in and resale value because dealers and private buyers check NHTSA records and may discount or refuse vehicles with open safety recalls. Resolving recalls at Nalley Toyota of Roswell documents that safety issues were addressed with OEM parts and factory procedures, which supports higher appraisal values and simplifies sale or trade-in transactions. For the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, completing air bag ECU remedies, PCS component replacements, wiper switch repairs, fuel filler pipe inspections, and corrected label installations removes buyer concerns and strengthens listing credibility. If you’re planning to sell or trade, we recommend completing recall work before marketing the vehicle; use our online trade tool at sell your car online to get a preliminary value, then schedule service to clear any open recalls. Our service team will provide documentation of completed recall repairs to preserve your vehicle’s value.
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Recall Summary

11 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Air Bag

FREE5 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 Bag5
FREE5 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 Avoidance3
FREE3 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 Wiper1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

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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Fuel System1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, Fuel System Integrity.

Consequence

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

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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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