repaired · 2022 Q1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
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 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-024 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 17, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Risk. A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Avalon Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Avalon Hybrid median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid safety ratings
2014 Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Actuator Valve WearNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Brake Actuator Valve WearOpen
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Avalon Hybrid owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ON A PAVED ROAD AND THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) SUDDENLY SOUNDED THE ALARM AND SLAMMED ON THE ENGINE BRAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO INSTANTLY DECELERATE. I WAS THROWN FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER STRAP LOCKED. ALL THE ITEMS ON MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT…
WHEN APPLYING FOOT ON ACCELERATOR VEHICLE DELAYS MOVEMENT AND HESITATION ENGINE MAKES RATTLING NOISE HIT BUMPS AND POTHOLES EVEN HIGHWAY JOINT VERY ROUGHLY,VERY POOR STEERING CONTROL FEELS UNSAFE. *TR
WHILE TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON THE SAN FRANCISCO / OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) SPONTANEOUSLY ENGAGED, QUICKLY BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE ROAD AHEAD WAS CLEAR; THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTIONS AND NO STOPPED TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY NO CARS WERE TRAVELING CLOSE…
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