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Toyota Avalon HybridModel year report

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,043miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
44 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 43 city / 44 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (100% of the total). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,043 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 130 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the occupant classification and 1 technical service bulletin 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

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle in the left lane violently merged into the lane in front. In an effort to avoid crashing into the vehicle, the contact merged into the right lane however crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was damaged due to the impact on the front passenger side. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11592423, filed 2024-06, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,086 and 35,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,043 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

202452025
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 2021 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 / 4554 · 10.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2020: 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 2021 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 · hybridCVT434343$1,550
Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT434444$1,500

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 2021 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. 130 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 130 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 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 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 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid (Avalon Hybrid XLE, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 44 mpg combined, 43 city and 44 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,043 miles and the middle half falls between 29,086 and 35,000 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 30, 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.