Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 96 complaints for the 2014 Toyota Avalon, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V7280002015-03-11

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 96 issues reported over 1 model years, forward collision avoidance problems are the most common for the 2014 Toyota Avalon. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Forward Collision Avoidance17

02Unknown Or Other13

03Electrical System8

04Visibility/wiper6

05Air Bags6

96 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Toyota Avalon Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2014 Toyota Avalon trims

24–40mpg combined

21-40city

30-39hwy

$1,100-$1,750/yr

The 2014 Toyota Avalon delivers 24 to 40 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Avalon Hybrid - Automatic (AV-S6)

40mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

40 city39 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean

Avalon - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

TRD Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2014 Toyota Avalon TRD

How does the TRD compare to other Toyota Avalon trims?

The TRD occupies a distinct position in the Toyota Avalon range. See how it stacks up on the 2014 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2014 Toyota Avalon TRD?

Budget for standard TRD maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2014 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Toyota Avalon TRD?

For the TRD, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Toyota Avalon buyer's guide.

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