What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon?

Forward collision avoidance has the biggest named group at 20 complaints. Structure has 14 and the electrical system has 13. See the problems section above.

Does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts list 4 recalls for 2014. The Recalls section on this page has the details.

How many complaints does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA has 114 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.

Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon reliable?

The complaint file shows 114 reports. Read the problems and verdict sections, then compare with other years in the by-year section.

What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Avalon?

See the fuel section of this page for the EPA figures.

2014 Toyota Avalon Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 114 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Toyota Avalon^[1]. The biggest named group is forward collision avoidance, with 20 complaints^[2].

114owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

24–40MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA file, biggest first.

Unknown or other. 26 complaints^[6]. These reports do not point to one named part, so there is no single story to retell.
Forward collision avoidance. 20 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the pre-collision system braking or tightening the seat belts when the road ahead was clear. Some owners also write about waiting on a repair part.
Structure. 14 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe sun glare bouncing off the shiny dash trim. Others write about a headliner coming loose and a front bumper pulling away.
Electrical system. 13 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a blank information display in bright sun, a hot center console with a burning smell, and an engine that ran on its own after parking. Two complaints in this group mention a fire.
Visibility and wiper. 9 complaints^[9]. Owners describe dash glare that makes it hard to see out front. Others write about a rear sunshade that stuck in the up position.
Speed control. 8 complaints^[10].
Brakes. 7 complaints^[11].
Air bags. 7 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Avalon is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module (20V024), January 2020. About 2,891,976 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking (15V728), November 2015. About 30,812 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm (14V715), November 2014. About 5,650 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (14V576), September 2014. About 15,872 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Avalon Hybrid, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	40 / 39 / 40	$1,700
Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	21 / 30 / 25	$2,700
Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[18]	21 / 30 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	10.7%
4 DR FWD^[19]	5	4	5	4	10.7%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
AVALON XLE/LIMITED 4DR SEDAN^[20]	195 in	72 in	57 in	111 in	3,571 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Avalon model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	80	0
1996	109	0
1997	125	1
1998	178	1
1999	92	1
2000	173	2
2001	134	2
2002	116	1
2003	293	2
2004	205	3
2005	228	7
2006	360	7
2007	243	6
2008	349	6
2009	91	7
2010	46	7
2011	106	1
2012	30	4
2013	160	4
2014	114	4
2015	53	2
2016	25	4
2017	14	2
2018	25	2
2019	72	5
2020	10	4
2021	27	2
2022	8	0

NHTSA's counts for the Avalon show 114 complaints and 4 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 28 model years listed, 15 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 12 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2022 (8) and the most are for 2006 (360)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Avalon?

The file shows 114 complaints for this model year^[1]. The largest named group is forward collision avoidance^[2], followed by structure^[7] and the electrical system^[8]. Owners also write often about glare from the dash trim, which shows up under structure and visibility^[7]^[9]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls and year comparison sections on this page before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon?: Forward collision avoidance has the biggest named group at 20 complaints^[2]. Structure has 14^[7] and the electrical system has 13^[8]. See the problems section above.
Does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts list 4 recalls for 2014^[3]. The Recalls section on this page has the details.
How many complaints does the 2014 Toyota Avalon have?: NHTSA has 114 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
Is the 2014 Toyota Avalon reliable?: The complaint file shows 114 reports^[1]. Read the problems and verdict sections, then compare with other years in the by-year section.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Avalon?: See the fuel section of this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Avalon

2000 173 complaints, 2 recalls
2004 205 complaints, 3 recalls
2005 228 complaints, 7 recalls
2006 360 complaints, 7 recalls
2007 243 complaints, 6 recalls
2008 349 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 106 complaints, 1 recall
2013 160 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 this page
2015 53 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 25 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Avalon

Other Toyota models from 2014

2014 Toyota 4Runner 77 complaints, 7 recalls
2014 Toyota Corolla 269 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 30 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Toyota Prius 222 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Toyota Sienna 163 complaints, 6 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2014: midsize cars

2014 Lincoln MKZ 125 complaints, 13 recalls
2014 Mazda 6 137 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 295 complaints, 8 recalls
2014 Nissan Maxima 96 complaints, 0 recalls
2014 Nissan Sentra 380 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Subaru Legacy/Outback 261 complaints, 10 recalls

All midsize cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 114 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Toyota Avalon (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 13,965). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Avalon model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Avalon Hybrid, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 40 city / 39 highway / 40 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
26 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,250). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 7,468). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 13,250). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,000). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,700). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 16,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V024, filed January 17, 2020: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V728, filed November 3, 2015: Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V715, filed November 7, 2014: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V576, filed September 19, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Avalon, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, AVALON XLE/LIMITED 4DR SEDAN: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,571 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Toyota Avalon: problems, recalls and fuel economy