2011 Toyota Avalon recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Toyota Avalon; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 106 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 23 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #22 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints106

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical systemCampaign 15V047000 · 28 Jan 2015

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.

Risk: A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering11 · 28%

Visibility/wiper8 · 20%

Electrical system7 · 18%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

Latches/locks/linkages2 · 5%

Structure2 · 5%

Service brakes2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

201710

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20197

20207

20214

20221

20231

20241

From owner complaints

2011 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to defective key fob and door locks. *ld the consumer stated the door locks failed intermittently. The key fob at times would only unlock the driver's door. All other doors had to be unlocked manually. More recently, the key fob does not work at all as well as the lock…
Latches/locks/linkages · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The engine has quit while in traffic several times and the check engine light and the skid control lights are the only lights lit on the dashboard. Once the car comes to rest and one waits 3 to 5 minutes, the car will restart. We have taken the car to the dealer twice, ( each time the had it for nearly a week) and…
Engine · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The rear sunshade is stuck in the upright position without being activated and does not go down when the car in put in reverse. This is a very dangerous and potentially fatal situation at night when visibility is poor. There are a plethora of complaints about the sunshade on the internet. When i asked the dealership…
Visibility/wiper · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Failure of the Sun shade in the rear causes a problem with visability. Stays stuck in up or down position. Creates a loud distracting grinding noise when in operation and highly reduces visibility through the rear window. Particularly when it is stuck in the half way position.
Visibility/wiper · Jun 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2011 Toyota lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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