2014 Toyota Avalon Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 19%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2014 Toyota Avalon, 19% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Toyota issued recall 15v728, regarding the pcs system on our Avalon. That was last november, 2015. Toyota has failed to provide a fix, and we have been without this very expensive important safety feature for over half a year. Toyota's notice stated that if Toyota has failed or is unable to remedy within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the administrator , national highway traffic safety administration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863181, filed 2016-05, 6,000 miles“Toyota's 11/03/2015 safety recall notice instructed all owners to turn off the pcs ( pre-collision system ). Not having this very important safety feature operable for this length of time is extremely dangerous and should not be legal. I paid a-lot of $ to have this system and as a senior citizen I am not comfortable driving with it turned off. Why hasn't Toyota found a fix for this months ago?? …”
NHTSA complaint #10865000, filed 2016-05“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH for 20 miles, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was parked and then towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,917.”
NHTSA complaint #11518025, filed 2023-04, 96,917 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the pcs warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance) and stated that the part needed for the repair where not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximated failure mileage was 20,930. Vin tool confirms part not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10863363, filed 2016-05, 20,930 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. While driving 30 MPH, the seat belt independently tightened up and the vehicle abruptly stopped without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10865692, filed 2016-05, 7,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V728000Nov 3, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to…Covers: Toyota Avalon 2013–2015, Avalon Hybrid 2013–2015, Lexus ES350 2013–2015 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10203533Oct 4, 2021TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 20% |
| 2019 | 7 | 10% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 9 | 21% |
| 2014 | 18 | 19% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Avalon
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Avalon
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology