The 2000 Toyota Avalon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 373,134 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING10V3450002010-07-29372,593 affected
Defect
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE STEERING LOCK BAR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A MINUTE CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE LOCK BAR. SUCH A CRACK MAY EXPAND OVER A LONG PERIOD OF REPEATED LOCK AND UNLOCK OPERATIONS, AND EVENTUALLY THE LOCK BAR…
Consequence
SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERLOCK DEVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
SUSPENSION00V1540002000-06-05541 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence
AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
Complaints by component
STEERING
27
7crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
19
12crashes8injuries
AIR BAGS
14
6crashes6injuries
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9
7crashes7injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
1crashes
SUSPENSION
7
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
SERVICE BRAKES
5
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints220
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure…”
“The contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure…”
“The contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure…”
“Hi was making a left turn when this guys ran the last and hit me on my passenger and wheel and this air bags never deployed !”
“Two times the power steering locked/hard to turn momentarily while driving and turning. Check power steering fluid full and no leak, power steering belt is good. Stop driving the car for now. First incident happened on dec. 15 and the second last dec. 23.”
“Air bag indicator flashing on and off whether in motion, turning or stationary.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While driving 2 mph in a parking lot, the accelerator pedal spontaneously depressed to the floorboard. As a result, the contact crashed into a subaru forester. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While driving 2 mph in a parking lot, the accelerator pedal spontaneously depressed to the floorboard. As a result, the contact crashed into a subaru forester. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP02004 Opened 2002-04-30 · closed 2002-06-20
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Toyota Avalon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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