2021 Toyota Avalon Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Avalon. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 23V865000Dec 20, 2023999,901 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Toyota Avalon 2020–2021, Camry 2020–2022, Lexus ES Hybrid 2020–2022 +11 more

  Reported issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from…

  Possible consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota…

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• 20V734000Nov 25, 2020161 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Toyota Avalon 2020–2021, RAV4 2020, RAV4 Hybrid 2020 +1 more

  Reported issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.

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