2012 TOYOTA AVALON Safety Overview
The 2012 TOYOTA AVALON has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Air bags
- Electrical system
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as in the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA AVALON owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 20V024000: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles.
If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropriately, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V569000: If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyot...
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Recall 15V047000: A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV ve...
A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
NHTSA Recall 13V442000: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.