2016 Toyota Avalon Recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
The NHTSA lists 30 recall records affecting the 2016 Toyota Avalon, covering air bag ECUs, forward collision/pre-collision system, fuel pumps, windshield wiper switch, and more. Major component risks include air bag ECU malfunction that may disable air bag or pretensioner deployment, PCS radar false braking events, fuel pump failures that can stall the engine, and potential fuel or water intrusion risks to electrical modules. These recalls come from NHTSA and Toyota campaign numbers such as 20TB03, J0X, 20TA02 and others; Nalley Toyota of Roswell can confirm which apply to your VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Toyota Avalon has an open recall?
You can check open recalls by entering your VIN on NHTSA.gov or by contacting Nalley Toyota of Roswell — we will check your VIN free of charge. Bring your VIN or appointment and our factory-trained technicians will confirm any open campaigns and book repairs; click to schedule service. We also recommend checking recall letters you may have received and comparing campaign numbers with NHTSA records for confirmation.
How much does a 2016 Toyota Avalon recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for the 2016 Toyota Avalon are free of charge when performed at a certified Toyota dealer. Nalley Toyota of Roswell uses OEM parts and factory-trained technicians to complete recalls at no cost; if additional non-recall repairs are needed, we will provide an estimate and offer service financing. Check our service specials for other maintenance offers.
Can I get my 2016 Toyota Avalon recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs should be completed at a certified franchise dealer to ensure OEM parts and the official remedy; Nalley Toyota of Roswell is a factory-authorized Toyota dealer and performs recall work correctly and free. Independent shops cannot always access manufacturer software updates, specific replacement parts, or official repair instructions; a dealer provides warranty traceability and NHTSA-compliant remedies. For convenience, schedule appointment online and ask about our loaner or shuttle options.
How long does a 2016 Toyota Avalon recall repair take?
Most recall fixes are completed in a few hours, but time varies by campaign — software updates often take under an hour while parts replacements can take longer. Nalley Toyota of Roswell will provide an estimated turnaround when you schedule service; we prioritize safety campaigns and offer expedited handling for urgent defects. We also offer service financing and will notify you if additional non-recall repairs are recommended.
Does an open recall affect my 2016 Toyota Avalon's trade-in or resale value?
An unresolved recall can reduce buyer confidence and may affect trade-in or resale value; dealers and private buyers often check NHTSA recall status before purchase. Getting recalls resolved at Nalley Toyota of Roswell protects your vehicle value and provides documented proof of compliance for trade or sale; start a trade appraisal at sell-your-car-online. Free recall repairs preserve safety, help resale prospects, and may affect insurance or inspection outcomes if left unaddressed.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2016 Toyota Avalon recall?
Some recalls (such as safety systems or emissions-related campaigns) can affect inspection outcomes depending on state rules; unresolved safety recalls may be flagged during vehicle history checks. Having recalls completed at a certified Toyota dealer like Nalley Toyota of Roswell reduces the risk of inspection or registration complications and documents compliance in the vehicle history. If you're concerned, schedule service and we will verify recall status and advise on inspection impact.
2016 Toyota Avalon Recall Summary
The summary above is drawn from NHTSA records for the 2016 Toyota Avalon. Nalley Toyota of Roswell urges owners in Roswell, Alpharetta, and the greater Atlanta area to schedule service — recall repairs are free and must be performed at a certified Toyota dealer to ensure correct OEM remedies.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Recall Summary

30 recalls found · All repairs FREE

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
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

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
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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