2018 Toyota Avalon 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 2 2018 Toyota Avalon 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
Jan 13, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018 to 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 to 2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018 to 2019 GS 300, 2013 to 2014 GS350, 2014 to 2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018 to 2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013 to 2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018 to 2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018 to 2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota Avalon. 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 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.