AI Damage2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 18
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 17% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 11% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 11% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 11% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (17% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Wheels: 2 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 18 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was t-boned by an unlicensed, uninsured driver. His 1998 lincoln town care hit my driver's side door, back door. Destroyed both doors, front fender, rear fender, and two tires. No airbag went off in my toyota and I was wondering why. I may have a broken bone in the rotocuff of my left shoulder.
While the vehicle is coasting at a steady speed on a straight road (~30-40 mph), a slight roaring noise can be heard from the engine bay while sitting in the passenger compartment.
The contact stated that the center console, where the cup holders were located, would become hot when the heat was activated and cold when the air conditioner was activated. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven for an extended period of time.
The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance). The dealer was unable to provide the remedy and parts. The system was disconnected as an interim solution months ago. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired.
Bridgestone turanza el400 p215/55r17 tires showing excessive wear. Mileage on car 30,579. These are original manufacturers equipment. Because of tread wire exposure, car deemed to dangerous to drive.
The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
I was thrown forward and the seat belt shoulder strap locked. All the items on my front passenger seat were thrown to the floor. There were no vehicles in front of me nor, thankfully, immediately behind me.
While driving approximately 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and smoke appeared from under the hood. The contact noticed that the front of the vehicle caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,624 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Avalon Hybrid has 6 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 18, above average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (17%), A/C or heater (17%), hesitation when accelerating (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.