2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2015

“NHTSA recall 15v728 involving pre-collision system. Over 6 months have passed since I received notice of this recall. To date nothing has been done to correct the problem other than telling me to turn off the pre-collision system. Both leaving it on or turning it off lessen the safety of the vehicle.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2015

“Tl* the contact owned a 2014 toyota avalon hybrid. While driving approximately 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and smoke appeared from under the hood. The contact noticed that the front of the vehicle caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/24/16*lj VIN invalid updated 4/27/18*jb *tr”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2015

“I was t-boned by an unlicensed, uninsured driver. His 1998 lincoln town care hit my driver's side door, back door. Destroyed both doors, front fender, rear fender, and two tires. No airbag went off in my toyota and I was wondering why. I may have a broken bone in the rotocuff of my left shoulder. I am scheduled for an mri to find out.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon hybrid. The contact stated that the center console, where the cup holders were located, would become hot when the heat was activated and cold when the air conditioner was activated. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to several dealers for diagnostic testing, but no failure could be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2015

“When applying foot on accelerator vehicle delays movement and hesitation engine makes rattling noise hit bumps and potholes even highway joint very roughly ,very poor steering control feels unsafe. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2015

“While traveling eastbound on the san francisco / oakland bay bridge at highway speed, the pre-collision system (pcs) spontaneously engaged, quickly bringing the vehicle to a stop. The road ahead was clear; there were no obstructions and no stopped traffic. Fortunately no cars were traveling close behind, otherwise a rear collision would have been likely. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2015