Dependable, with a few annoyances
The 2013 Avalon has a moderate complaint rate. Rear window sunshade and trim faults are the main reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 160 owner complaints and 4 recalls
225 1.9x the Avalon average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Avalon year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Rear sunshade falls
The power rear sunshade gets stuck or falls.
Fix: Shade motor $200 to $500
Other
Sudden acceleration claims
A few reports of unexpected acceleration in parking lots.
Fix: Inspection $100 to $200
Speed control
Recalls
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy.
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.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2013 Toyota Avalon
- Test the rear sunshade.Large glass roofs can shatter on their own, and drain tubes can clog and leak water inside. A small chip at the edge can grow into a full shatter.37 of the 160 owner complaints about the 2013 Avalon involve the glass and visibility (23%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2013 Avalon has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Dependable, with a few annoyances. The 2013 Avalon has a moderate complaint rate. Rear window sunshade and trim faults are the main reports.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Avalon problems?
Rear sunshade falls; Sudden acceleration claims.
Crash rating shown for the 2013 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.