What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon?

Owners name brakes most often, then forward collision avoidance. Electrical and air bag reports also show up.

Does the 2015 Toyota Avalon have recalls?

Yes, the model year has recalls on record. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Avalon have?

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports from owners.

Is the 2015 Toyota Avalon reliable?

The complaints are spread over several groups, with brakes the largest. See the by-year section to compare it with other years.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Avalon?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

2015 Toyota Avalon Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Avalon^[1]. Brakes are the biggest group^[2], and the model year also has recalls on record^[3].

53owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[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 reports we read, biggest first.

Brakes. 15 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the car braking on its own when nothing was in the way, and waiting on repair parts after a notice arrived.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 10 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a safety system that was switched off at the dealer while they waited for a fix that took a long time.
Unknown Or Other. 8 complaints^[7]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
Air Bags. 8 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners say the bags stayed closed in a crash, and one owner describes a warning light that stays lit.
Electrical System. 7 complaints^[9]. Owners describe the car stalling, the dashboard and screens going dark while driving, and trouble starting.
Speed Control. 7 complaints^[10].
Engine. 4 complaints^[11].
Electronic Stability Control. 3 complaints^[12]. This is a small group.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 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]

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^[15]	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^[16]	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^[17]	195 in	72 in	57 in	111 in	3,549 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Avalon model year. The 2015 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 53 complaints and 2 recalls for 2015^[3]. Among the 28 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 19 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 2015 Avalon?

The 2015 Avalon has 53 complaints on file, and they spread across several groups rather than landing on one part^[1]. Brakes lead the list, followed by forward collision avoidance^[2]^[6]. Some stories are about waiting for repairs after a notice, so check that any open recall work on a car you are considering has been done. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as hints and not as proof.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon?: Owners name brakes most often, then forward collision avoidance^[2]^[6]. Electrical and air bag reports also show up^[9]^[8].
Does the 2015 Toyota Avalon have recalls?: Yes, the model year has recalls on record^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Avalon have?: NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
Is the 2015 Toyota Avalon reliable?: The complaints are spread over several groups, with brakes the largest^[2]. See the by-year section to compare it with other years^[3].
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Avalon?: See the fuel economy section on 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 114 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 this page
2016 25 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Avalon

Other Toyota models from 2015

2015 Toyota Tundra 51 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Toyota Yaris 15 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Toyota 4Runner 87 complaints, 9 recalls
2015 Toyota Highlander 196 complaints, 1 recall
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Toyota Prius 171 complaints, 2 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2015: midsize cars

2015 Ford Fusion 1,066 complaints, 14 recalls
2015 Honda Accord 641 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Hyundai Elantra 263 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Kia Optima 1,021 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Lexus GS 19 complaints, 1 recall
2015 Lincoln MKZ 97 complaints, 10 recalls

All midsize cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Avalon (8 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,000). 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
10 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). 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
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 3,549 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.

2015 Toyota Avalon: problems, recalls and fuel economy