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

$1,700-$2,800/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~$1,700/yr9/10 Clean

Avalon - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2016 Toyota Avalon

39States

28%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

9212%

FLFlorida

628%

CACalifornia

547%

PAPennsylvania

385%

DCWashington DC

345%

ILIllinois

314%

GAGeorgia

314%

NCNorth Carolina

314%

MOMissouri

253%

DEDelaware

243%

MDMaryland

213%

INIndiana

203%

TNTennessee

203%

COColorado

193%

OKOklahoma

172%

NJNew Jersey

162%

NYNew York

152%

AZArizona

142%

NHNew Hampshire

142%

WAWashington

142%

UT12

OR12

OH12

MN11

AL11

KY11

VA10

MA8

WI7

MI7

NE6

RI6

KS6

CT6

LA6

ND5

NV5

ID4

MS4

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.