Model year guide

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints135
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined40 mpg
Typical price$22,880

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls 3

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module NHTSA Campaign #20V024000 · 17/01/2020

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.

Fix: 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. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will…

Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking NHTSA Campaign #15V728000 · 03/11/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and ap…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring NHTSA Campaign #13V505000 · 17/10/2013

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wipin…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined40 mpg
City40 mpg
Highway39 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,700

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid worth?

Low
$14,499
Typical price
$22,880
High
$28,250

From 19 comparable 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,500
Fuel only$8,500
Per mile$0.11

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
XLE Premium · Limited · Hybrid
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 156 hp

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid vehicles on record

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2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

Across all 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are structure, vehicle speed control, visibility/wiper.

What is the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 40 mpg combined (40 city / 39 highway).

How much is a 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid worth?

Comparable 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid listings run roughly $14,499–$28,250, typically around $22,880 (from 19 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.