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Buying a used 2021 Toyota Avalon? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2021 Avalon's recall record is narrower than earlier years and entirely airbag-related: a driver airbag that may underperform in a crash and a front passenger airbag that may not inflate. Neither carried a stop-driving or park-outside warning, and the fuel-pump recalls from prior years are absent. Of 21 unverified NHTSA complaints, 12 fall under air bags — the largest single area — with 1 crash and no injuries or fires reported.
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.
- Run the VIN to confirm both airbag recalls are closed
- Check that the airbag warning light cycles and goes out at startup
- Ask about any engine or cruise/speed-control issues owners have also reported
- 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 2021 Toyota Avalon
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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
21 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? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 12 | Yes |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Speed Control | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 1 | None found |