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2015 Toyota Avalon Problems

Compared with other Toyota Avalon years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
42,500miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 21 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Toyota Avalon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Avalon. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (26% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (9) and air bags (7). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 55% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,500 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 314 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 8 Toyota Avalon model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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 (2), Electronic stability control (1), Equipment (1), Lane departure (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I was heading down snow geese south in duck n.c. To turn left onto wood duck drive. As I approached the turn, my brakes failed and I went into the parking area of 1324 duck road. I could hit a parked truck or house. I hit the truck. The airbags didnt deploy. None of them. It was a head on collision. My car was totaled. The police showed up and were suprised that there were no airbags. This concerns me greatly. The brakes failing was scary enough, but absolutely no airbags!”

NHTSA complaint #11290892, filed 2019-12, 31,500 miles

Forward collision avoidance: “05/04/2025 First of all, we love our Avalon. However, for the last 6 months or so, water is getting in the car and ends up soaking the carpet on the left front floorboard carpet. We have checked everything we can think of to find the source of the leak but was uneasily. We had to have some scratches fixed and took the car to a body shop to see if they could find the source of the leak. They sprayed water on the sunroof for about an hour but no water leaked inside. …”

NHTSA complaint #11658794, filed 2025-05

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11510448, filed 2023-03, 39,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Toyota recalled the pcs within 5 months of my purchasing the vehicle. The dealer disabled the pre collision system and there is no fix at current time. Toyota will not give me back my money. I paid a lot of money for this model because of the pcs safety and it is useless now,”

NHTSA complaint #10845856, filed 2016-03, 6,870 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

55% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 89,000 miles.

25%0–105%10–2525%25–505%50–7520%75–10010%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 42,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201682019202120232026
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. 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 · 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 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 FWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic213024$2,800

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 → · 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. 314 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 314 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Avalon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20228—0526—Not enough data
2021211,6502525—Rising
2020104,0003526—Not enough data
2019715,116452650 · TypicalFalling
20182410,5002524—Falling
20171417,5152524—Not enough data
20162331,0003524—Rising
20154242,50025240 · FewerFalling
20149613,625452558 · TypicalFalling
201313717,522452567 · MoreFalling
20123033,0004—224 · FewerFalling
201110634,9501—2331 · FewerFalling
20104613,0007—2346 · TypicalFalling
20099147,0107—2364 · TypicalFalling
200834952,0006—2296 · MoreFalling
200724340,6506—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200636045,0007—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200522847,8507—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200420567,8863—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200329382,5002—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200211691,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200113460,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200017383,8372—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19999253,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199817872,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199712599,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1996109116,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19958099,5000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Toyota Avalon model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2015 Toyota Avalon as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (26% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 9.

Has the 2015 Toyota Avalon 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 do in NHTSA crash tests?

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

The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Avalon (Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,500 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 89,000 miles; 55% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.