The 2016 Toyota Avalon has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 23 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V9060002016-16-12

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 23 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Toyota Avalon. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other4

02Air Bags3

03Engine2

04Electrical System,engine2

05Visibility1

23 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Avalon Fuel Economy

24–40mpg combined

21-40city

30-39hwy

$1,100-$1,800/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2016 Toyota Avalon returns 24–40 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

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)

24mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2016 Toyota Avalon

38States

26%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

10412%

FLFlorida

829%

CACalifornia

516%

ILIllinois

475%

PAPennsylvania

435%

DCWashington DC

415%

GAGeorgia

404%

TNTennessee

334%

MDMaryland

293%

NYNew York

283%

AZArizona

263%

NCNorth Carolina

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MNMinnesota

243%

NJNew Jersey

233%

MOMissouri

222%

INIndiana

182%

MAMassachusetts

172%

KYKentucky

172%

UT16

WA15

CO15

OHOhio

152%

MI13

WI12

RI11

OR11

VA10

NH10

NV10

OK8

KS7

ID6

AL6

CT6

IA5

MS5

SC5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Toyota Avalon Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Toyota Avalon a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Toyota Avalon. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota Avalon?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Toyota Avalon. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Toyota Avalon?

You'll get between 24 and 40 MPG combined from the 2016 Toyota Avalon, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Avalon?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 23 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.