2014 TOYOTA AVALON Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 TOYOTA AVALON has 1 complaint and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report mileage discrepancies discovered after purchase, often identified through reports such as Carfax.
Common Issues
- Odometer fraud. One report describes a significant mileage discrepancy where the odometer reading was shown as 93,326 at purchase, but a Carfax report revealed 362,712 miles.
The vehicle has four recalls affecting various systems including fuel delivery, suspension, collision avoidance, and air bag control. The recalls address potential safety hazards through component replacements and repairs free of charge.
Recalls
- Fuel delivery pipes. NHTSA recall 14V576000 affects 15,872 vehicles. Fuel may leak from one of the delivery pipes in the engine compartment, increasing fire risk. Toyota will replace the faulty pipes free of charge.
- Front suspension lower arm. Recall 14V715000 impacts 5,650 vehicles. The left front lower arm may have insufficient clamping surface area, risking separation from the ball joint and potential crashes. Replacement of the lower arm is performed at no cost.
- Pre-Collision System. Recall 15V728000 involves 30,812 vehicles with optional PCS. The system may trigger unexpected braking due to misidentifying objects in the roadway, raising crash risk. Toyota will replace PCS components free of charge.
- Air bag control module. Recall 20V024000 covers 2,891,976 vehicles. The air bag ECU may malfunction in a crash, preventing deployment of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and install a noise filter as needed at no charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on the 2014 Toyota Avalon may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help address persistent defects or recall issues.
2014 TOYOTA AVALON Summary
2014
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
2944310
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 TOYOTA AVALON
2891976 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 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.
2014 TOYOTA AVALON
30812 vehicles affected
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
2014 TOYOTA AVALON
5650 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Risk: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 TOYOTA AVALON
15872 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2014 TOYOTA AVALON
ID: 2124209ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to AAA Auto Repair facility and the contact was informed that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase the vehicle mileage was 93,326, and after AAA retrieved the Carfax Report, it was discovered that the mileage was 362,712.