Most common 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Avalon Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Avalon Hybrid years: 2020, 2019, 2016. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014. Compare all years →
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls (2)
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid:
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | CVT | FWD | 40 / 39 / 40 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Avalon Hybrid rates better than average: 80% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Avalon Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best Avalon Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (1) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, the most recent from January 17, 2020 (air bag/restraint control module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2019 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013 and 2014. See the full Toyota Avalon Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 32,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.