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Buying a used 2018 Toyota Avalon? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 24 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Avalon carries just two recalls, both high severity: the Toyota/Lexus fuel pump that can stall the engine, and a Corolla/Avalon action for airbags that may not deploy in a crash. Neither has a stop-driving or park-outside advisory. NHTSA holds 24 unverified owner complaints (7 crashes, 4 injuries described) — a small pool, but air bags is the largest labeled category at 6, overlapping the airbag recall, followed by steering and fuel/propulsion.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify the fuel pump recall repair is documented and ask about any stalling or no-start history.
3. Confirm the airbag recall was completed and that no airbag warning light stays on.
4. Ask whether the car has been in a crash where airbags did or did not deploy.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Toyota Avalon

What owners have reported to NHTSA

24 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• All Avalon recalls