2022 Toyota Avalon Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 22 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Toyota Avalon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2022 Toyota Avalon. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires (2) and air bags (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 105 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Tires complaints overlap with 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.
- Other or unknown4 50%
- Tires2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Wheels1 13%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “While driving, the tire sidewall ripped in half. I had reported this as a tire failure but Firestone (owns Bridgestone) stated that this was caused by the vehicle (Toyota Avalon). I did want to report this in case there are other incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11494238, filed 2022-11Tires: “The vehicle was proceeding on the freeway when the drivers side rear tire blew out and went completely flat. The low pressure tire warning system that alerted us never indicated that the air pressure was low or getting low, but rather it had instantly dropped to 0 PSI. There was no integrity left to the tire which posed an extreme safety hazard to the stability of the vehicle. Upon contacting Bridgestone I was asked to have a third party company inspect the tire to which we complied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526902, filed 2023-06Air bags: “Went to dealer cause air bag malfunction came on they said it was the driver seat belt clicker being faulty. They wanted 250 to fix it. I fixed it myself for 50. To find out it was the passenger clicker. They have a recall on the passenger but dealer lied said it was driver side to get me to pay n them 250”
NHTSA complaint #11739543, filed 2026-05Brakes: “On 11/27/25 around 11:30 am , I went to stop at a stop sign before approaching the main road. I went to stop at the stop sign and hit the brakes as I proceded to turn left on to the main Road there was a car coming on the main road and I hit my brakes to stop from causing me to run into him when I hit the brakes to avoid hitting the other car , the brakes locked and would not stop the car. Causing the car to swerve and hit the car, went to the other side of the street , hit a pole , and damaged my left and right back and front of my car and hit the other car as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11702020, filed 2025-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.5% risk |
| Avalon Hybrid · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: 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 2022 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Avalon XLE FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Avalon Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 43 | 43 | 43 | $1,550 |
| Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 43 | 44 | 44 | $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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Avalon in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 105 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029896Feb 27, 2026Engine. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 11028726Jan 30, 2026Electrical system. OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
- 11028722Jan 28, 2026Electrical system. Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest…
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11020670Jun 25, 2025Electrical system. Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS…
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11019332Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11018329Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11016786Feb 11, 2025Electrical system. Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest…
- 11015500Feb 11, 2025Electrical system. Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest…
Other model years of the Toyota Avalon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | — | 0 | 5 | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 21 | 1,650 | 2 | 5 | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 10 | 4,000 | 3 | 5 | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 71 | 5,116 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2018 | 24 | 10,500 | 2 | 5 | 24 | — | Falling |
| 2017 | 14 | 17,515 | 2 | 5 | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 23 | 31,000 | 3 | 5 | 24 | — | Rising |
| 2015 | 42 | 42,500 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 96 | 13,625 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 58 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 137 | 17,522 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 30 | 33,000 | 4 | — | 22 | 4 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 106 | 34,950 | 1 | — | 23 | 31 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 46 | 13,000 | 7 | — | 23 | 46 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 91 | 47,010 | 7 | — | 23 | 64 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 349 | 52,000 | 6 | — | 22 | 96 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 243 | 40,650 | 6 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 360 | 45,000 | 7 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 228 | 47,850 | 7 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 205 | 67,886 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 293 | 82,500 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 116 | 91,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 134 | 60,000 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 173 | 83,837 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 92 | 53,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 178 | 72,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1997 | 125 | 99,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 109 | 116,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 80 | 99,500 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Toyota Avalon model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Toyota Avalon have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2022 Toyota Avalon as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Toyota Avalon is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2022 Toyota Avalon been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Toyota Avalon do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Toyota Avalon 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota Avalon get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Avalon (Avalon XLE, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.