Research · Midsize Cars

2019 Toyota Avalon HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Most complaints involve fuel system, gasoline (1). The EPA rates it 43–44 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
43–44mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Mar 2019
Owner complaints
1
Top: fuel system, gasoline
Fuel cost / yr
$1,350est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported Mar 27, 2019NHTSA 19V244000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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."

Fuel system, gasolineReported Feb 14, 2019NHTSA 19V097000

Electrical system: software

Free remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Electrical systemReported Oct 4, 2018NHTSA 18V685000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2022 – Aug 2022
  1. Fuel system, gasoline1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Avalon Hybrid model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2013135
2014113
201550
201624
201714
20181
20191
20216
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Fuel system, gasoline

1 report
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the fuel was spilling from the filler neck onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to TSB: 0220-17 Rev2 (Fuel System). The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 5, 2022Fuel system, gasolineODI 11477785
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S6)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Avalon Hybrid XLE
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
434444$1,350201
Avalon Hybrid
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
434343$1,400203
  • Avalon Hybrid XLE
    Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    43 city · 44 hwy · $1,350/yr
    44
    mpg comb.
  • Avalon Hybrid
    Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    43 city · 43 hwy · $1,400/yr
    43
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 12, 2026Vehicle 13038
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2019 Avalon Hybrid questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 12, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel system, gasoline (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid at 43–44 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026