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 at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2013 Toyota Avalon recalls 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
2013 Toyota Avalon safety ratings
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
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2013 Toyota Avalon worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2013 Toyota Avalon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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
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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.