Model year guide

2013 Toyota Avalon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Toyota Avalon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 188 on record.

2013 Toyota Avalon — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Toyota Avalon at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints160
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined25 mpg
Typical price$18,636

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2013 Toyota Avalon recalls 4

Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking NHTSA Campaign #15V728000 · 03/11/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and ap…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring NHTSA Campaign #13V505000 · 17/10/2013

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 Wipin…

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.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #13V442000 · 17/10/2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a sh…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module NHTSA Campaign #20V024000 · 17/01/2020

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.

Fix: 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…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Toyota Avalon common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Chest Clip
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Buckle
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Harness
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2013 Toyota Avalon safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Toyota Avalon 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Toyota Avalon MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,500

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Toyota Avalon worth?

Low
$15,600
Typical price
$18,636
High
$23,400

From 186 comparable 2013 Toyota Avalon listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Toyota Avalon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,300
Total$21,800
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,636) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,355), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Toyota Avalon trims & engines on record

Trims
XLE · Limited · XLE Touring · XLE Premium · Hybrid
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 268 hp · 2.5L 4-cyl 156 hp

2013 Toyota Avalon vehicles on record

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2013 Toyota Avalon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Avalon. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Avalon?

Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, visibility/wiper, structure.

What is the 2013 Toyota Avalon safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Toyota Avalon an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Avalon get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Avalon at about 25 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).

How much is a 2013 Toyota Avalon worth?

Comparable 2013 Toyota Avalon listings run roughly $15,600–$23,400, typically around $18,636 (from 186 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.