2021 Toyota Avalon air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2021 Toyota Avalon — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have received a recall for the sensors and airbag on our car back in December of 2023. Every time we call the dealership they tell us they can't get a send because the parts are not available. I cannot seem to get any movement with this. I've tried to contacting Toyota corporate but their…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Avalon. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The local dealer was contacted…”
filed Nov 14, 2025
“There is no remedy available to fix the OCS sensor in front passenger seat of our 2021 Toyota Avalon. We are scared to drive it. What are our options since Toyota will not help.”
filed Aug 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor…Campaign 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
- Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury…Campaign 20V734000 · Nov 25, 2020
Air Bags problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Avalon | 6 | 25% |
| 2016 Avalon | 4 | 17% |
| 2015 Avalon | 7 | 17% |
| 2014 Avalon | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Avalon | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 Avalon | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Avalon | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Avalon | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 Avalon | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 Avalon | 20 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.