Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Toyota Avalon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V865000 OCS Sensors May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V734000 Steering Column Damage Affects Air Bag Performance NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Toyota Avalon has a strong reliability record with only minor recalls related to airbags and a few complaints regarding the engine and vehicle speed control. Overall, it remains reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 30,000–40,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 40,000–60,000 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 fluid replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- cabin air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
- coolant service
- transmission service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning lights
- unusual engine noises
- vehicle pulling during braking
- hesitation during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Toyota Avalon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.