NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall and 6 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
NHTSA #23V865000Reported December 20, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.