Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Toyota Avalon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V244000 Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V685000 Air Bags May Not Deploy as Intended/FMVSS 208, 214 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 7 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 71 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,100–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Toyota Avalon experiences some issues with fuel pump recalls and electrical system complaints but maintains solid reliability overall. Recalls primarily affect fuel and airbag systems, while owner complaints often highlight propulsion and electrical issues. Despite these, it upholds an average cost and reliability profile.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Airbag control unit | 20,000–40,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Illuminated airbag warning light
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Irregular fuel gauge readings
- Erratic transmission shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Toyota Avalon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.