Check the fuel pump recall
The 2019 Avalon drew more complaints than nearby years, mostly about the fuel pump recall.
Updated November 2026 · based on 72 owner complaints and 5 recalls
259 2.2x the Avalon average
5 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
Fuel pump failure
The fuel pump can fail and stall the car.
Fix: Free under recall
Fuel system
Blind spot and electrical
Rare blind spot monitor faults.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Electrical
Recalls
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Toyota Avalon
- Check by VIN that the fuel pump recall is done.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 2019 Avalon has 5 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Check the fuel pump recall. The 2019 Avalon drew more complaints than nearby years, mostly about the fuel pump recall.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have?
5 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 2019 Toyota Avalon problems?
Fuel pump failure; Blind spot and electrical.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.