Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 21 complaints for the 2021 Toyota Avalon, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

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Recall Findings

20V7340002020-25-11

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 21 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2021 Toyota Avalon. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags11

02Vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance2

03Engine1

04Air Bags,seat Belts1

05Vehicle Speed Control,engine1

21 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Toyota Avalon Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Toyota Avalon trims

25–44mpg combined

21-43city

30-44hwy

$1,000-$1,750/yr

The 2021 Toyota Avalon delivers 25 to 44 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Avalon Hybrid XLE - Automatic (AV-S6)

44mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

43 city44 hwy~$1,000/yr9/10 Clean

Avalon Hybrid - Automatic (AV-S6)

43mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

43 city43 hwy~$1,000/yr9/10 Clean

Avalon AWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Avalon XLE - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Avalon - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Avalon TRD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the XLE Touring Sport Edition Worth It?

Common questions about the 2021 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition

How does the XLE Touring Sport Edition compare to other Toyota Avalon trims?

Every Toyota Avalon trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition?

The XLE Touring Sport Edition shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota Avalon trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2021 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Toyota Avalon XLE Touring Sport Edition year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Toyota Avalon overview compares all years side by side.

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