2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 1 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls, newest first
Jan 17, 2020Air Bags, Air Bag/restraint Control ModuleToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011 to 2019 Corolla, 2011 to 2013 Matrix, 2012 to 2018 Avalon, and 2013 to 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.