NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, describing incidents dated August 5, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11477785 · Filed
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the fuel was spilling from the filler neck onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label
NHTSA #19V244000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported March 27, 2019 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,634 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 19R1 · Owners notified May 24, 2019 · Vehicles built February 21, 2019 – February 27, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety consequence
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel Filler Pipe May Leak
NHTSA #19V097000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 205 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign K0I · Owners notified March 19, 2019 · Vehicles built October 19, 2018 – November 8, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Safety consequence
The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air Bags May Not Deploy as Intended/FMVSS 208, 214
NHTSA #18V685000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported October 4, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 168,187 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign J0X · Owners notified October 26, 2018 · Vehicles built April 20, 2018 – September 26, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Safety consequence
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Toyota Avalon Hybrid model years
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