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XX50 · Sedan

2019 Toyota Avalon

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Toyota Avalon.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2019 Toyota Avalon

caution·3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS)

Water Pump Leak

Water pumps on the Toyota 3.5L V6 commonly start weeping coolant with age.

Typical repair cost
$400 – $900

Which of these apply to your 2019 Avalon?

Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Toyota Avalon

Recall·20V682000

Fuel system: fuel pump

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall·20V012000

Fuel system: fuel pump

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna,…

Recall·18V685000

Electrical system: software

The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 71 owners reported

Electrical system15
Fuel/propulsion system15
Power train11
Fuel system4

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Toyota Avalon at a glance

Trims
LimitedLimited HybridTouringXLEXLE HybridXSE
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd, CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline, Hybrid
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Toyota Avalon?

Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Avalon with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include water pump leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Toyota Avalon reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Toyota Avalon?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Toyota Avalon listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.