2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The top two clips of the driver's seat back disconnected from the seat back trim panel and the trim panel cannot be reattached at the top clips. The bottom hinge is still attached. The trim panel is now hanging back, almost touching the rear seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10614753, filed 2014-07, 34,000 miles“2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid requesting airbags to be replaced. The dealer stated the had not received any information concerning the replacement of air bags. She was also informed of a recall concerning an issue with the seats, but never received a notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10658485, filed 2014-12Related service bulletins
- 10129968Feb 2, 2018TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource…
- 10134302Mar 1, 2016TSB: Some 2012 ? 2014 model year Camry/Camry HV and 2013 ? 2014 model year Avalon/Avalon HV, Limited and XLE grade vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the front seat cover…
- 10096959Mar 1, 2016Tsb: some 2012 2014 model year camry/camry hv and 2013 2014 model year avalon/avalon hv, limited and xle grade vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the front seat cover…
- 10058281Jan 22, 2015Toyota 2013 avalon, avalon hybrid, 2012-2013 camry, camry hybrid, prius c and yaris vehicles: information regarding passenger seat sensors used to control the operation of…
- 10060737Jul 24, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10056520Jul 24, 2014Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Driver & passenger front seat back board, on some vehicles, can become loose & then separate from seat assembly & needs…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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