Verdict
2022 Toyota Avalon: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2022 Toyota Avalon — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 8 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 60% of 2022 sedans. Tires leads the reports (25%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
8
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
25
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 60% of 2022 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Tires issues lead owner complaints (25% of 8 reports), followed by unknown or other (25%).
Share of all 8 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11526902, ODI 11494005.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2022 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 25 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2022 Toyota Avalon: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
Owners filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Toyota Avalon — fewer complaints than 60% of comparable 2022 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The most-reported problem areas are Tires (25% of complaints) and unknown or other (25%).
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Avalon have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2022 Toyota Avalon as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota Avalon get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Avalon at 25 mpg combined.