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2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 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

“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact stated that the center console, where the cup holders were located, would become hot when the heat was activated and cold when the air conditioner was activated. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to several dealers for diagnostic testing, but no failure could be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #10907221, filed 2016-09

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015325%
2014211%
201314%

Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Other or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology