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Toyota Avalon HybridModel year report

2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
16,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
40 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 40 city / 39 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and electrical system (2). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 229 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Driving on I-10 in the metarie, la area at speed limit, we heard a loud bang, then wind coming into the car. No other vehicles around us, we pulled to the side of the road and noticed that the sunroof had exploded. Sounded like a bomb went off when it happened. We returned to our hotel and taped the glass to prevent further glass fracture and spray to other vehicles on the road.”

NHTSA complaint #11105271, filed 2018-07, 26,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “I was driving without the cruise control on a paved road and the pre-collision system (pcs) suddenly sounded the alarm and slammed on the engine braking causing the car to instantly decelerate. I was thrown forward and the seat belt shoulder strap locked. All the items on my front passenger seat were thrown to the floor. There were no vehicles in front of me nor, thankfully, immediately behind me. The only thing I can figure out is that the pcs apparently activated detecting the metal in a cattle guard in the road in front of me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10839275, filed 2016-03, 45,640 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and smoke appeared from under the hood. The contact noticed that the front of the vehicle caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/24/16 VIN invalid updated 4/27/18”

NHTSA complaint #10806512, filed 2015-11, 16,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: “The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance). The dealer was unable to provide the remedy and parts. The system was disconnected as an interim solution months ago. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified and was unable to indicate a reasonable time frame for the remedy and parts. The contact experienced the system randomly engaging while making a turn and had to adjust to ensure that there was no failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10889036, filed 2016-07, 29,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,700 and 26,000 miles.

33%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 16,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2014201572016720172018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Avalon Hybrid · sedan FWD★★★★★4 / 5544 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Avalon Hybrid FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT403940$1,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 229 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 229 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Avalon Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021632,0431544—Not enough data
20151219,0002540—Not enough data
20141816,0002540—Stable
20132326,0003540—Falling

All Toyota Avalon Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid (Avalon Hybrid, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 40 mpg combined, 40 city and 39 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,700 and 26,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.