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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Avalon? Check these 3 recalls first
All three recalls on the 2020 Avalon are high severity: a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, a driver airbag that may underperform in a crash, and a front passenger airbag that may not inflate. None carried a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The unverified NHTSA complaint count is low at 10, with 1 crash and no injuries or fires reported; fuel/propulsion is the most-cited area, followed by forward collision avoidance.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm both airbag recalls — driver and front passenger — show as completed
- Verify the fuel pump replacement was performed by a dealer
- Ask whether the airbag or collision-warning lights have ever illuminated
- 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 2020 Toyota Avalon
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota and Lexus fuel pumps may fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota Avalon and RAV4 driver airbag may underperform in crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota and Lexus front passenger airbag may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
10 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |