2019 Toyota Avalon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 30%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,240miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Toyota Avalon, 30% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,240 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel pump failed, my 2019 Toyota Avalon stalled in traffic putting everyone in harms way. And there was no way to get to safety, many were at risk, why? The car was in motion and stopped! It was a turn affecting drivers behind me, in front of me, involving traffic on two streets of an intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #11323813, filed 2020-05, 6,000 miles“When I pump 91 gasoline at quick trip it want take but 4 dollars and click off! Then when I take the pump out it spits all the gas out that was put in! Then I proceed to cum n go it fills correctly! It was the 3rd time I was on highway seen a quick trip and gas would not take! Last try was quick trip pump 7 about 6:20 muskogee oklahoma thursday 3/5/2020! Just wondering if it was car or gas stations problem!”
NHTSA complaint #11316848, filed 2020-03, 17,400 miles“Every time car is filled up, there is a strong odor of gasoline as it sits in my garage. After driving it a bit, the odor goes away until I fill it again. I don't top it off, yet this happens every single time.”
NHTSA complaint #11310505, filed 2020-02, 500 miles“Nothing has happened yet, but I have a new car, 4800 miles on it, 3/17/20 I rec'd a recall notice because its fuel injection system, Toyota says, may suddenly stop working while I am driving and I won't be able to restart the car assuming I haven't been killed. I do not want a car with this problem and Toyota says they have no fix currently! I have written to their chief legal counsel for a replacement of my faulty auto with a new vehicle (not the same model with the problem) of a model of comparable value. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319947, filed 2020-04, 4,750 miles“My car mostly parked in the garage. Lately, it's getting worse and noticing engine running rough, stall at speed about 20 MPH and humming from under rear of the car hours after it's shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11316755, filed 2020-03, 1,500 milesRelated recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Toyota Avalon 2019–2020, Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020 +28 more
- 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and…Covers: Toyota Avalon 2018–2019, Lexus GS 350 2013–2015, 2018–2019, IS 350 2014–2015, 2018–2019 +27 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236191Apr 5, 2023DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 10234314Mar 6, 2023TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, and 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS…
- 10230385Dec 22, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma…
- 10172859Feb 25, 2020TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year North American Produced (NAP) Camry, 2018 ? 2019 model year Japan produced Camry, 2018 ? 2020 model year Camry hybrid, 2019 ? 2020 model year…
- 10161532May 31, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 31, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. June 1, 2018…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 50% |
| 2019 | 21 | 30% |
| 2018 | 3 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Avalon
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
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