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Toyota Avalon HybridModel year report

2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and electronic stability control (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 180 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 32 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Pre-collision radar system (safety recall)the vehicles, under certain situations, the pcs (pre-collision system) could interpret a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object that triggers pcs activation. If this occurs, the pcs warning buzzer sounds and the system will apply the service brake automatically. Unexpected braking could increase the risk of a crash or very dangerous situations.”

NHTSA complaint #10864032, filed 2016-05, 19,000 miles

Electrical system: “Time to time everything on the dashboard of my car shutdown (lights, navigation, stereo system e.t.c. All electronic devices, it mostly happens when I drive, also the dashboard makes a noise which sounds like a click. About an year ago I got a recall for but when I brought my car to the Toyota of noho they told me that they didn't find any problem, so nothing has been replaced and I still have both problems which hard to find out by driving couples of miles, how a technician explained to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11062563, filed 2018-01, 28,000 miles

Engine: “My Avalon Hybrid was recalled over 6 months ago for the Toyota safety sense package. Consumer reports says this is a very important safety feature so I purchased the safest possible car. But, the car still lacks this feature. When will I get this safety feature installed?”

NHTSA complaint #10855337, filed 2016-04

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,251 and 28,000 miles.

29%0–1029%10–2529%25–500%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 19,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20166201820192021
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 2015 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 / 4544 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: 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 2015 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 2015 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. 180 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 180 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 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2015 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 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 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 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,251 and 28,000 miles; 86% 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.