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2013 Toyota Avalon
Sedan · 2010–2022 · Avalon, Avalon Hybrid
Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
99 serious complaints of 160, the most about structure (27) and speed control (25); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress.
What owners report
“The main issue with this vehicle is the headliner coming down, it has been to 2 different toyota dealers for repair, and to date it is still not corrected. I was told by the last dealership, that they can not fix it anymore, it is taking away from there man hours. This issue has been filed in a court setting, awaiting a court date.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Oct 2014
“The contact owns a 2013 toyota avalon. While attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 5 mph, it independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle went over a curb and plowed into a garden area covered with mulch before coming to a stop. There was no crash or injuries involved.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the speed control, Apr 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- 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 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)
- Extended coverage Customer Support Program ZKG ? (Z3G, Nov 2022)
- Extended coverage This document has been updated to clarify that only authorized Toyota dealerships are authorized to confirm if the paint peeling condition is covered by this program. (ZKG Technical, Dec 2019)
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.
160 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–40 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2013
- Starting prices: +$3,215 (1 trim; hover for each)
- New trim: XLE
- New trim: XLE Premium
- New trim: XLE Touring
- Trim dropped: Base
- Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) → 3.5-Liter V6 (Limited)
- Trunk: 14.4 cu ft → 16 cu ft (Limited)
- Ground clearance: 5.3 in → 5.5 in (Limited)
- Curb weight: 3,616 lb → 3,538 lb (Limited)
- Speakers: 12 → 11 (Limited)
- Heated seats: Front → Front, Second Row (Limited)
- Climate zones: 2 → 3 (Limited)
- Wheels: 17 in → 18 in (Limited)
2013 Avalon trims
| Limited | XLE | XLE Premium | XLE Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $39,650 | $30,990 | $33,195 | $35,500 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ECT-i | ECT-i | ECT-i | ECT-i |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 195.3 in | 195.3 in | 195.3 in | 195.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,538 lb | 3,461 lb | 3,461 lb | 3,505 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Audio | JBL | — | — | — |
| Speakers | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | — | — | — |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | — | — | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | — | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | — | — | — |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | — | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | — | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | HID Projector | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (33)
| Limited | XLE | XLE Premium | XLE Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entune | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| SiriusXM Radio | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Technology Package $1,750 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Door Edge Guards | — | — | — | — |
| Mudguards | — | — | — | — |
| Paint protection film – hood and fenders and front bumper | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | — | — | — | — |
| Alloy Wheel Locks | — | — | — | — |
| All-Weather Floor Mats | — | — | — | — |
| Ashtray Cup | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo-Net Envelope | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Tote $49 | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Tray | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats $299 | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Trunk Mat | — | — | — | — |
| Illuminated Doorsills | — | — | — | — |
| Emergency Assistance Kit | — | — | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $29 | — | — | — | — |
| Glass Breakage Sensor (GBS) $299 | — | — | — | — |
| Remote Engine Starter $499 | — | — | — | — |
| Safety Connect | Optional | — | — | — |
| Attitude Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blizzard Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Champagne Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Classic Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cypress Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moulin Rouge Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Nautical Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sizzling Crimson Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Almond Leather Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leather Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gray Leather Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–205 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp | FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 8 | Unknown or other (4) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–205 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–205 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 27 | Air bags (18) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp | FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 10 | Fuel/propulsion system (5) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 301 hp | FWD | 25–44 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 71 | Electrical system (17) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 25 | Air bags (6) | No |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 14 | Engine (6) | No |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 25 | Unknown or other (5) | No |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 53 | Service brakes (14) | No |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 114 | Unknown or other (26) | No |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 156 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 24–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 160 | Structure (27) | No |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 30 | Structure (6) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 106 | Steering (31) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 268 hp | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 46 | Vehicle speed control (13) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Avalon 2019–2022 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2021 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 21 |
| 2021 | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 10 |
| 2020 | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 70 |
| 2019 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 24 |
| 2018 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2017 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2016 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 23 |
| 2016 | Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 24 |
| 2015 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 53 |
| 2015 | Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 2 | 50 |
| 2014 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 96 |
| 2014 | Toyota Avalon HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 113 |
| 2013 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 160 |
| 2013 | Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 135 |
| 2012 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 30 |
| 2011 | Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 106 |
| 2010 | Toyota Avalon 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 46 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2022 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2022 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2022 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2021 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2021 | Avalon AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2021 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2021 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2021 | Avalon TRD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2021 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2020 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2020 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2020 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2020 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2019 | Avalon | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2019 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2019 | Avalon Hybrid XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 44 |
| 2019 | Avalon XLE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2018 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2018 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2017 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2017 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2016 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2016 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2015 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2015 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2014 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, 3-mode (Power/Normal/Eco) Transmission |
24–25 |
| 2014 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2013 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, 3-mode (Power/Normal/Eco) Transmission |
24–25 |
| 2013 | Avalon Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2012 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2011 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2010 | Avalon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.