Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Toyota Avalon owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, after my wife arrived home from work the previous night, and as I walked past her car, I heard the fuel pump running. The engine was not running, all switches were off and the doors were locked. I retrieved the key fob for the car, unlocked the doors, and entered the car. Upon pushing the start button, the fuel pump shut off, then the engine started. I let it run for one minute then shut the engine off. At this time the fuel pump shut off as well. To my knowledge the fuel pump has not continued to run, after the engine was shut off, since then. There have been 2 NHTSA Campaigns recalling the fuel pumps on these vehicles, # 20V01200 and # 20V68200. When I contacted the dealership where she purchased the Avalon in January 2022 the service adviser stated the fuel pump in her car was replaced Nov. 13, 2020. …
I purchased this Vehicle as a Preowned Used Certified from The Toyota dealership The car has broke down 4 times for the same exact ISSUES All the lights will come on and it will say take to the dealer for Service June 8 2024 purchased the Car. November 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) December 2024 in the shop ( sensor ) NO CHARGE July 8, 2025 car had to stay overnight ( ignition coil $300 ) Service told me the Mechanical Warranty Expired in June. 8 days later July 17, 2025 Broke down on the highway I was stranded for 5 hours had to pay for a partial Tow out of miles. Its been 6 days no CAR. I DONT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE and I Think it has a Defective System. I am locked into a Contract with a Vehicle that keeps Breaking down. I have called the Lemon Law and they said my car is too Old for a Claim but not considered NEW By 1 year. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while turning into her neighbors driveway, when the vehicle began to stall and then accelerated forward. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the neighbors metal fence. The contact stated an unknown red sign warning light was illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to repair facility and had cosmetic repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,240.
I was pulling into a parking space when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a tree. The car has auto-braking but this system did not function to stop the car.
Nothing has happened yet, but I have a new car, 4800 miles on it, 3/17/20 I rec'd a recall notice because its fuel injection system, Toyota says, May suddenly stop working while I am driving and I won't be able to restart the car assuming I haven't been killed. I do not want a car with this problem and Toyota says they have no fix currently! I have written to their chief legal counsel for a replacement of my faulty auto with a new vehicle (not the same model with the problem) of a model of comparable value. I don't think I should risk my life while Toyota looks for a fix for a life-threatening flaw. Registered letter sent to Toyota chief legal counsel 3/31/20. I have no safe vehicle to drive, but I do not want to drive a camry or corolla loaner when I am covered by a warranty for the 2019 Avalon I paid cash for in full!
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. Additionally, while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of tri-cities (6321 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336, [phone]) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact leased a 2019 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was running rough. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
When I pump 91 gasoline at quick trip it want take but 4 dollars and click off! Then when I take the pump out it spits all the gas out that was put in! Then I proceed to cum n go it fills correctly! It was the 3rd time I was on highway seen a quick trip and gas would not take! Last try was quick trip pump 7 about 6:20 muskogee oklahoma Thursday 3/5/2020! Just wondering if it was car or gas stations problem!
The fuel pump failed, my 2019 Toyota Avalon stalled in traffic putting everyone in harms way. And there was no way to get to safety, many were at risk, why? The car was in motion and stopped! It was a turn affecting drivers behind me, in front of me, involving traffic on two streets of an intersection.
Every time car is filled up, there is a strong odor of gasoline as it sits in my garage. After driving it a bit, the odor goes away until I fill it again. I don't top it off, yet this happens every single time.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Fuel System complaints in other Avalon years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2019 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2019 Toyota Avalon, 30% of the model year's 71 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Toyota Avalon fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-682 (fuel pump, Nov 4, 2020); NHTSA recall 20V-012 (fuel pump, Jan 13, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Avalon fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 6,000 miles, and 89% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.