2019 Toyota Avalon: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2019 Toyota Avalon: NOT FLAGGED — 71 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: electrical system (17 complaints).
The Toyota Avalon isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2019 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 5th of 12 model years from 2011 to 2022.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2011–2022 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
71
NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
219
Service bulletins
4
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2019 Toyota Avalon problems
Electrical system leads a spread-out record, named in 24% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2019 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 24% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 17 | 24% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 11 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 11% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 10% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Toyota Avalon recalls
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019, reported between Oct 4, 2018 and Nov 4, 2020.
2019 Toyota Avalon service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 219 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2019 — close to the 244 of the median Avalon year from 2011 to 2022. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (54), structure (35), engine (21). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2019 vs. the year before and after
From the 2018 to the 2019, owner complaints jumped 3.0× (24 → 71) — a step backward. The 2020 that followed fell by more than half (71 → 11), so the 2020 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Avalon | — | 24 | 178 | 2 | — |
| 2019 (this page) | — | 71 | 219 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Avalon | BEST | 11 | 191 | 3 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Toyota Avalon years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2019 Toyota Avalon
Electrical system (17 complaints on the 2019): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Fuel / propulsion system (17 complaints on the 2019): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Powertrain / transmission (11 complaints on the 2019): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Forward collision avoidance (7 complaints on the 2019): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Engine (7 complaints on the 2019): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 4 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon reliable?
2019 Toyota Avalon: NOT FLAGGED — 71 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: electrical system (17 complaints). The Toyota Avalon isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2019 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 5th of 12 model years from 2011 to 2022.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Avalon problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2019 Toyota Avalon are electrical system (17, 24%), fuel / propulsion system (17, 24%), powertrain / transmission (11, 15%). The manufacturer has 219 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Avalon have?
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019 Toyota Avalon, most recently 20V682000 (Nov 4, 2020, fuel system, gasoline); 20V012000 (Jan 13, 2020, fuel system, gasoline); 19V244000 (Mar 27, 2019, equipment). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2019 Toyota Avalon come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.