Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, including Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring; Electrical System; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2013 Toyota Avalon problems?

Owners filed 160 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are structure (27), vehicle speed control (25), visibility/wiper (21), air bags (17).

How much does a 2013 Toyota Avalon cost to own for 5 years?

About $41,191 over 5 years ($687/month) at an estimated $16,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2013 Toyota Avalon

The 2013 Toyota Avalon earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 64/100. Expect about $41,191 to own it for five years, or $687 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 160 complaints.

Recalls: 4
Complaints: 160
5-yr cost: $41k
MPG (EPA): 24

Fair

Ownership Score

2013 Toyota Avalon vs nearby years

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4 recalls may apply

For the 2013 Toyota Avalon. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $16,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$41,191

$687/month · $0.69/mile

Depreciation	$2,733
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$8,375
Maintenance	$7,500
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$4,578
Taxes & fees	$2,005

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

160 complaints18 involved a crash1 involved a fire

Structure27
Unknown Or Other26
Vehicle Speed Control25
Visibility/Wiper21
Air Bags17
Electrical System15

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2013 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD

What to check on a used 2013 Toyota Avalon

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Body and structure
- Look for uneven gaps, mismatched paint or rust underneath.
- Check that every door, the hood and the trunk latch properly.
Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2013 Toyota Avalon problems

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon a good car to buy?: The 2013 Toyota Avalon earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 64/100. Expect about $41,191 to own it for five years, or $687 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 160 complaints.
Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have recalls?: NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, including Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring; Electrical System; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Avalon problems?: Owners filed 160 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are structure (27), vehicle speed control (25), visibility/wiper (21), air bags (17).
How much does a 2013 Toyota Avalon cost to own for 5 years?: About $41,191 over 5 years ($687/month) at an estimated $16,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.