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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Avalon? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 Toyota Avalon has 3 recalls in this group. They address fuel pump failure that may stall the engine, a driver airbag that may underperform, and an airbag sensor that may block deployment. These are functional recalls rather than labeling corrections. The 10 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 5 involving fuel or propulsion systems, 2 involving forward collision avoidance, 1 involving airbags, and 1 involving steering. Fuel-related reports are the largest listed complaint area.
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.
- Verify fuel pump recall completion and ask about stalling.
- Confirm both airbag recall repairs are documented.
- Ask about collision-avoidance alerts and steering faults.
- 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 | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota, Lexus airbag sensor may block deployment | 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 |