2012 Toyota Avalon

20 serious complaints of 30, the most about structure (6) and air bags (6); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while it was hot outside, or whenever there was direct sunlight on the dashboard, the dashboard would become very sticky. The contact stated that the glare on the windshield from the reflection of the dashboard made it very difficult to see out the windshield.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Apr 2022

“The contact owned a 2012 toyota avalon. The frontal airbags failed to deploy when an 18 wheeler collided into the vehicle while travelling at 65 mph. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver and passenger were hospitalized with spinal injuries and bruises.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Mar 2020

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where, after securing the telescopic adjustment lever, the steering column's telescopic adjustment function may not retain its set adjusted position. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for replacement of the Telescopic Adjustment Lever… (ZTY Avalon, Apr 2014)
• Extended coverage These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the condition described above. (ZKG Region, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Steering Column Telescopic Adjustment Lever Detent Clip in 2005- Certain 2012 Model Year Avalon vehicles. (WEP ZTY, Apr 2014)
• Extended coverage Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint. (Customer, Dec 2019)
• Extended coverage Repair Process: Customer Support Program ZKG ? (ZKG Paint, Dec 2019)
• Extended coverage CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint (ZKG Customer, Oct 2021)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

30 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features