Model year guide

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Toyota avalon hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid — representative photo
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2018 Toyota avalon hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined40 mpg

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

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid recalls 1

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…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined40 mpg
City40 mpg
Highway39 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,700
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,500 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 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.

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid - XLE Plus/XLE Premium//Ltd.
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 156 hp

2018 Toyota avalon hybrid vehicles on record

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2018 Toyota avalon hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota avalon hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 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 2018 Toyota avalon hybrid?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota avalon hybrid get?

The 2018 Toyota avalon hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 40 mpg combined (40 city / 39 highway).

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