Model year guide

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Toyota avalon hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints6
Combined43 mpg

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

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid recalls 1

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #23V865000 · 20/12/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploy…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may co…

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.

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

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.

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined43 mpg
City43 mpg
Highway43 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,250 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Toyota avalon hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,750
Fuel only$7,750
Per mile$0.10

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.

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
XLE · Limited +Clearance&Back Sonar Package
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 176 hp

2021 Toyota avalon hybrid vehicles on record

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2021 Toyota avalon hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Toyota avalon hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 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 2021 Toyota avalon hybrid?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota avalon hybrid get?

The 2021 Toyota avalon hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 43 mpg combined (43 city / 43 highway).

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