2022 Toyota Avalon: Problems & Reliability
BEST2022 Toyota Avalon: BEST — 8 owner complaints, 0.3× the Avalon median year by raw count; top issue: tires (2 complaints).
The Toyota Avalon isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2022 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 12th of 12 model years from 2011 to 2022, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
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
8
NHTSA complaints
0.3×
vs. median Avalon year
105
Service bulletins
0
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Toyota Avalon problems
Tires leads a spread-out record, named in 25% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 50% |
| Tires | 2 | 25% |
| Engine | 1 | 13% |
| Air bags | 1 | 13% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 13% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Toyota Avalon recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2022 Toyota Avalon.
2022 Toyota Avalon service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 105 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — fewer than the 244 of the median Avalon year from 2011 to 2022. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (33), electrical system (29), engine & cooling (12). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints fell by more than half (21 → 8) — an improvement.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Avalon | — | 21 | 169 | 2 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | BEST | 8 | 105 | 0 | — |
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 2022 Toyota Avalon
Tires (2 complaints on the 2022): check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
Engine (1 complaint on the 2022): 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.
Air bags (1 complaint on the 2022): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Seat belts (1 complaint on the 2022): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Electrical system (1 complaint on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Nearby Avalon years with a better rating: 2020.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Toyota Avalon reliable?
2022 Toyota Avalon: BEST — 8 owner complaints, 0.3× the Avalon median year by raw count; top issue: tires (2 complaints). The Toyota Avalon isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2022 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 12th of 12 model years from 2011 to 2022, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
What are the most common 2022 Toyota Avalon problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Toyota Avalon are unknown or other (4, 50%), tires (2, 25%), engine (1, 13%). The manufacturer has 105 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Avalon have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2022 Toyota Avalon. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2022 Toyota Avalon before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 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.