Toyota Avalon 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Avalon 2017 and 14 complaints filed by owners. It has 43% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Avalon from 2016–2022 (24 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Toyota Avalon 2017? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Toyota Avalon 2017
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · 2020-01-17
What happens
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.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Tires
NHTSA campaign 17V295000 · 2017-05-02
What happens
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.
Remedy
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
14 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
2 with a crash · 2 injuries · 10 deaths
Most reported problems on the Toyota Avalon 2017
- Engine: 6 (43% of complaints)
- Throttle and cruise control: 3 (21% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 2 (14% of complaints)
- Air bags: 2 (14% of complaints)
- Structure and body: 1 (7% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Toyota Avalon 2017
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
- Test cruise control and smooth throttle response.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Toyota Avalon recalls by year
- 2016 : 3 recalls · 23 complaints
- 2017 : 2 recalls · 14 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 24 complaints
- 2019 : 4 recalls · 71 complaints
- 2020 : 3 recalls · 10 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 21 complaints
- 2022 : 0 recalls · 8 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Avalon 2017 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Avalon 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Avalon 2017?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: engine (6 of 14 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 26, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).