KnownCarProblems2014 Toyota Avalon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Avalon, most often about the other or unspecified (22% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 12th of 23 Avalon model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Toyota Avalon problems
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
While driving a 40 mile distance on a two lane road the console became extremely hot to the point that the water in my container became very warm. The entire area was hot to touch. Cause is unknown. I mentioned it to the dealer and was told that if it was not happening at the time, they could not do anything. It has…
All leather areas are sticky and difficult to use in the cabin. The dash, all covers, shift nob, center console, and steering wheel. This makes it very difficult to operate the vehicle where everywhere you touch is sticky. It also has an odor and mold/mildew smell. Toyota refuses to repair.
Driver assistance
19 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: dynamic brake support/brake assist, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. While driving 30 MPH, the seat belt independently tightened up and the vehicle abruptly stopped without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part for the recall…
Toyota issued recall 15v728, regarding the pcs system on our Avalon. That was last november, 2015. Toyota has failed to provide a fix, and we have been without this very expensive important safety feature for over half a year. Toyota's notice stated that if "Toyota has failed or is unable to remedy within a reasonable…
Visibility and wipers
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water leaked into the vehicle from the sun roof. Additionally, the contact lost the keys for the vehicle and was unable to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to fred haas Toyota country, 22435 tx-249, houston, tx 77070, but…
Sunroof spontaneously exploded/shattered while driving at 70 MPH on freeway on nov. 25-2015. Loud noise (like gunshot or explosion), followed immediately by sound of wind entering car and shattered glass rolling in space above interior sunroof closure. Pulled off highway, stopped vehicle, found large hole in middle of…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I bought a new Toyota Avalon. After about a month I noticed the headliner falling off by the sun roof. Toyota replaced the headliner. The new headliner did the same thing after a few weeks. Brought the car back to Toyota and the put double sided tape on top of the double sided tape which is put on to hold the…
While driving on a highway, the glass sunroof suddenly exploded. Fortunately the shade was closed, because the glass broke into large shards. The repair was done by a local Toyota dealer and was paid in full by my insurance. My reason for this report is to call a manufacturing default to your attention.
Electrical
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the center console became extremely hot to the touch and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact mentioned that the dealer tested the temperature inside the…
While traveling in the left lane at highway speed with no other vehicles in the lane in front of US for at least 100-150 feet, the collision avoidance system randomly engaged. This caused the vehicle to brake very hard, which caused US to decelerate rapidly (losing 20-30 MPH in a short distance). The warning beeps…
Brakes
7 complaints · 7%Driving down road.. No cars in front of me no objects in road. Clear sunny day when the pre-collision system alarm sounded and the pcs indicator light lite. The ABS engaged. And the car came to a complete and sudden halt. Luckily noone was behind me, because if there was, a rear end collision could have occured. This…
The pre-collision system abruptly and for no apparent reason activated on a freeway in charleston, sc. No car or other obstruction was in front of the vehicle. A disorienting loud alarm began, the seat belts forced US into our seats and immobilized US, and the vehicle did a panic braking maneuver-it could not have…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
While traveling at highway speed 50-70 miles per hour engine suddenly slowed to idle speed. Car would not take gas even after pulling to side of road. Engine was shut off and restarted and had no more problem.
I was stopping in a tennis court parking lot when the car suddenly accelerated and hit a tree. The damage came to about $7,000. This was the second time this happened. The first time was 4/2/2014. The car suddenly accelerated when I was going approx. 5 miles an hour but I was on a straight stretch of road and stopped…
Air bags
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. While driving 50 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and front passenger sustained whiplashes and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow center, but was not diagnosed nor…
Avalon was impacted on front passenger side by a vehicle traveling about 40 MPH. The other vehicle was a 2006 chrysler town and country van. The chrysler airbags deployed. Toyota Avalon airbags did not deploy. Driver suffered severe bruising and contusions on clavicle and chest. The Avalon was considered a total loss…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Toyota Avalon recalls
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: crash imminent braking
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began november 17, 2014. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2014 Toyota Avalon
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (21 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); driver assistance (19 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); visibility and wipers (13 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 17, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Toyota Avalon?
- It is 12th of 23 Avalon model years by number of complaints, with 96 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.