Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Toyota Avalon: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Avalon at 25–44 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

25–44

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Toyota Avalon recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2022 Toyota Avalon, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2022 Toyota Avalon in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Toyota Avalon fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Toyota Avalon EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Avalon3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/31/25 mpg$2,700352
Avalon Hybrid2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular43/43/43 mpg$1,550203
Avalon Hybrid XLE2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular43/44/44 mpg$1,500201
Avalon XLE3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular22/32/26 mpg$2,600341

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Toyota Avalon crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Toyota Avalon NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard
2022 Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Toyota Avalon owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Avalon, most recently on May 27, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Toyota Avalon complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other4
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1
Tires1
Tires: Sidewall1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Avalon model years

Toyota Avalon by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 Avalon25–44 mpg2275/5
2020 Avalon25–44 mpg4105/5
2019 Avalon25–44 mpg5725/5
2018 Avalon24–40 mpg2255/5
2017 Avalon24–40 mpg2145/5
2016 Avalon24–40 mpg4255/5
2015 Avalon24–40 mpg2545/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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