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2017 Toyota Avalon Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Toyota Avalon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2017 Toyota Avalon separately as Avalon Hybrid — 1 recall campaign.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Toyota Avalon, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Toyota Avalon owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Avalon, describing incidents dated May 2, 2017 to December 10, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 6 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
  • Air Bags 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 14 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 14 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 10 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11497110 · Filed

    The torsion springs for the rear trunk are very weak. They have been that way since car was new. I have had multiple occasions where I opened the trunk and had it come down and hit me on the head. This has also happened to my wife.

  • ODI #11490639 · Filed

    Leaving a parking lot, the car jumped out of gear. Thought maybe I had bumped the gear selector but attempts at putting the car in gear resulted in grinding noises and the only option was to put it in PARK. Check engine light came on. Mechanic diagnosed a speed sensor. Had this happened on the…

  • ODI #11323260 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNNAMED…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Toyota Avalon 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.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy

NHTSA #20V024000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 17, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 2,891,976 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 20TB03 / 20TA03 · Owners notified March 16, 2020 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

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.

Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect

NHTSA #17V295000 · Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · NHTSA notice

Reported May 2, 2017 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 409 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17R2 · Owners notified June 15, 2017 · Vehicles built March 21, 2017 – March 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Safety consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

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 model years

Check your 2017 Toyota Avalon VIN

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