Recall 15V047000: 2011–2012 Toyota Avalon
- Report received
- Jan 28, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering &…
- Potentially affected
- 51,495vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
Possible consequence
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 Toyota Avalon106 complaints
- 2012 Toyota Avalon30 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.