2016 Toyota Avalon
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Toyota Avalon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.
2016 Toyota Avalon at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2016 Toyota Avalon recalls 3
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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.
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.
2016 Toyota Avalon common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Toyota Avalon MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2016 Toyota Avalon worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 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 ($20,563) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,391), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Toyota Avalon trims & engines on record
2016 Toyota Avalon vehicles on record
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2016 Toyota Avalon — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Avalon have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Toyota Avalon?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, lane departure, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Avalon get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Avalon at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).
How much is a 2016 Toyota Avalon worth?
Comparable 2016 Toyota Avalon listings run roughly $18,495–$24,998, typically around $20,563 (from 10 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.