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.
2015 Toyota AvalonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Avalon, most often about the service brakes. 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 October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Toyota Avalon has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
9Forward collision avoidance
7Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Structure
3Tires
2Power train
109 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Toyota Avalon 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
2015 vs. every other Avalon 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 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Toyota Avalon safety ratings
2015 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Toyota Avalon, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Avalon owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving the pre-collision system (PCS) turns on unexpectedly, without any warning lights or sounds, and applies the brakes. This happens when I am driving in traffic with plenty of space between the car in front of me. I typically drive between 3-6 seconds behind the car in front of me to…
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED.…
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