Good buy
One of the most dependable sedans
The 2016 Avalon has a very low complaint rate.
Updated November 2026 · based on 25 owner complaints and 4 recalls
Crash rating
Complaints per 100,000 sold
52 55% below the Avalon average
52 55% below the Avalon average
Recalls
4 free to fix at a dealer
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Avalon year compared
2012102Average2013225Watch out2014170Average201590Average201652Good year201743Few reports201874Good year2019259Watch out202060Few reports2021139Average202265Few reports
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
1
Takata air bag recall
Some cars are in a Takata recall.
Fix: Free under recall
Air bags
Recalls
16V906000Air bags: knee bolster · Dec 2016
If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of ...
If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of ...
16V215000Air bags: occupant classification · Apr 2016
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
20V024000Air bags: air bag/restraint control module · Jan 2020
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.
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.
17V462000Power train: driveshaft · Jul 2017
A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the...
A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2016 Toyota Avalon
- Check by VIN for open air bag 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 2016 Avalon has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2016 Toyota Avalon reliable?
One of the most dependable sedans. The 2016 Avalon has a very low complaint rate.
How many recalls does the 2016 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 2016 Toyota Avalon problems?
Takata air bag recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2016 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.