2019 Toyota Avalon Safety Report
2019 TOYOTA AVALON Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Toyota Avalon. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (64) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Fuel/Propulsion System | Compare fuel/propulsion system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Toyota Avalon with 6 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Toyota Avalon before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Avalon Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota Avalon years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Avalon | 10 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Toyota Avalon | 24 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Toyota Avalon | 20 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Toyota Avalon | 14 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Toyota Avalon | 6 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Toyota Avalon | 23 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2019 Toyota Avalon Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Toyota Avalon, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Fuel/Propulsion System
14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Toyota onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Toyota onlyPower Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyExterior Lighting
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Toyota onlyLane Departure,Back Over Prevention
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
Reliability Score
The 2019 Toyota Avalon receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Toyota Avalon:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump Recalled models may experience engine stalling or difficulty starting due to fuel pump issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System, Software Recalled models may have software issues affecting the vehicle's performance. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Exterior Lighting Some models may have exterior lighting issues, though less severe than other recalls. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Telematics / Data Communication Module (Dcm) A serious and ongoing safety issue involving the DCM has been reported, affecting multiple models. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Toyota Avalon:
Issues with the fuel pump can lead to engine stalling or difficulty starting.
Software issues can affect the vehicle's performance and safety.
Serious safety concerns have been reported with the DCM.
Some models may have exterior lighting issues, though less severe than other recalls.
Recall Details for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Toyota Avalon by NHTSA:
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus I...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota cust...
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Summary: 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."
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: 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, "Occupa...
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Toyota Avalon
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Toyota Avalon with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing safety issue involving the Telematics / Data Communication Module (DCM) installed in Toyota vehicles. This issue presents a clear risk to driver and passenger safety and warrants immediate corrective action. The DCM is responsible for critical telematics and safety systems, including SOS Emergency Assistance, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect...
Engine does not start or takes longer to start because fuel line does not hold pressure after turning off engine.
I am experiencing the same malfunction with my backup camera/parking assist software that a million other VINs were recalled for. I called Toyota and was essentially told that not enough people from my cars' "batch" have complained. The malfunction is inconsistent, sometimes the camera works fine, sometimes the screen is totally black, and sometimes it freezes or goes black in the middle of backin...
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that a good Samaritan attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact waited for thirty minutes and stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle restarted. The veh...
When starting the vehicle, an extremely high pitched noise is emitted from the speakers. This high pitch seems like its comes out full volume out the speakers. Ear piercing noise leaves my ears ringing every time.
The 12.3 in Bird's Eye system with backup camera produces a "black screen" when in reverse and when viewing the forward camera when parking. When driving in snow or rain, the collision warning system becomes unavailable due to the precipitation. I believe these are two separate, but related issues. I also believe that these issues have been observed in other Toyota models which have active rec...
After starting to accelerate from a stop light ,the Dashboard had a warning message that the accelerator and brake pedals were pressed simultaneously. The acceleration stopped and the car slowed automatically. After a few seconds the warning indicator went away and the car could accelerate. The cars behind my auto had to stop suddenly. At the time. I though that I might have hit both petals at the...
Recurring issue with blind spot and rear cross traffic malfunction alerts. Toyota had issued a service bulletin for this concern. Dealer had to reprogram the module under part: 39151 T-SB-0034-19. CODE C1AB4 and C1AB5.
I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service to...
Jerking and grinding noise in the transmission
When starting the vehicle, an extremely high pitched noise is emitted from the speakers. The safety of my young child is at risk every time I start the car because this could cause irreparable hearing loss. This is a known issue across many Toyota models as I've found through online forums. Toyota wants $1,200 to fix the DCM Module when it is a manufacturing issue and not caused by the consumer...
After troubleshooting, the issue with my car cannot communicate with my mobile app through Toyota remote connect, cannot update vehicle software, and after a $130 diagnostic fee, the dealer states the DCM module is bad and needs replacing. My question is this is a safety issue, correct?
I was pulling into a parking space when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a tree. The car has auto-braking but this system did not function to stop the car.
A year ago my 2019 Toyota Avalon started displaying a message that the RCD (rear camera detection) was unavailable. I tried working with the dealership that sold me the car, but they ignored me. I went to another Toyota dealership and they said it would cost approximately $2000, but could not guarantee it would fix the issue. I’ve seen online that 1000’s of Toyota owners with the same system have ...
The car emitted a very loud, high pitched sound, lasting several seconds when starting the vehicle, which was very painful. At the same time, red and green lights are seen flashing a few times next to the SOS button. This has happened twice in the past month.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the "parking brake malfunction" warning flashed. The contact proceeded to his destination and shifted the vehicle into park (P) but did not engage the parking brake for fear that it might not disengage. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there had been a malfunct...
I bought the car new in 2019. Car was fine for the first 2 years then it started skipping the gear on low speeds, it does not happen all the time but it does seems to jerk while changing gears in low speeds, occusionally. I have taken the car in to Toyota in Green Bay, WI location and I was told they can't duplicate the issue.
2019 Toyota Avalon XSE with 41,400 miles. Complete failure of the Climate Control Panel. No buttons or lights would work, resulting in lack of any fan, heat, air conditioning, window defroster, mirror defroster or seat heat. Found no fuses blown. On one occasion since then both seat heat lights came on indicating full heat but did not produce any heat. Two days later Panel began to work normally f...
The sunroof of my 2019 Toyota Avalon is defective. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety, as well as the safety of my passengers, has been put at risk. My problem has been confirmed by Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg. No warning lamps or messages to indicate sunroof problem. The driver side of my sunroof keeps clogging. I first took my vehicle to Toyota Sheehy of Fredericksbur...
Blind spot monitor sensors not positioned properly, cause bsm and rcta to have issues dealer said their was a TSB for it but that they couldn't cover it and I need to pay out of pocket to fix a defective safety system
Showing 20 of 64 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Toyota Avalon
Has the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON have?
The 2019 TOYOTA AVALON has 64 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
The 2019 TOYOTA AVALON received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON involve fuel/propulsion system (14 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), power train (4 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, exterior lighting, lane departure,back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON out of 64 total complaints (6.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON is acceptable with caveats. It has 64 complaints, 4 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON are: 1. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (14 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (4 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (3 complaints). FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 14 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
Be aware of potential fuel system and electrical issues, and ensure your vehicle is up to date with recalls and service bulletins. The 2019 TOYOTA AVALON has 64 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
The 2019 TOYOTA AVALON receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 64 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump and Electrical System, Software.
What are the known issues with the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON?
Known issues with the 2019 TOYOTA AVALON include: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump, Electrical System, Software, Exterior Lighting, Telematics / Data Communication Module (DCM). These are based on patterns found across 64 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2019 Toyota Avalon?
Fuel system and electrical system issues are the most common, including engine stalling and software problems.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Toyota Avalon?
Yes, there are recalls for fuel pump issues and software problems affecting certain models.
What should I do if I experience issues with my 2019 Toyota Avalon?
Check for recalls and service bulletins, and contact your local Toyota dealership for assistance.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential fuel system and electrical issues, and ensure your vehicle is up to date with recalls and service bulletins.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Toyota Avalon
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Toyota Avalon. The data includes 64 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Toyota Avalon an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16