Recalls ·2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Xle

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Xle recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Xle; the most frequently affected component is air bags — occupant classification. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints6
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Occupant classificationCampaign 23V865000 · 20 Dec 2023

Problem: 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 deploying.

Risk: 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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags6 · 100%

When complaints were filed

20245
20251

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…

Air bags · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the SRS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, an audible chime was…

Air bags · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

Air bags · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle in the left lane violently merged into the lane in front. In an effort to avoid crashing into the vehicle, the contact merged into the right lane however crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle. No…

Air bags · Apr 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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