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2016 Toyota Avalon Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Jan 17, 2020

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Toyota Avalon average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Knee Bolster, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Toyota Avalon recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 20V024000

Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Jan 17, 2020

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V906000

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Dec 16, 2016

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

Safety consequence

If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G05.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V215000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Apr 14, 2016

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Toyota Avalon model years

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2016 Toyota Avalon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Avalon have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Toyota Avalon. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Toyota Avalon?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology