2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited
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- Photo: 2014 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring in Blizzard Pearl, Front Right, 08-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Toyota Avalon XLE, front by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Avalon XX40 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE in Sizzling Crimson Mica, rear right, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Hybrid, rear 4.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited is a 200-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $42,600 MSRP and is rated at 40 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 156 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (40 mpg combined).
The Avalon measures 195.3 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,682 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,495 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I4 (hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Final Drive | 3.54 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 40 MPG |
| Highway | 39 MPG |
| Combined | 40 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Strut |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7.0 in aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7.0 in aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 62.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,682 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota AVALON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 17, 2020 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
NHTSA campaign 20V024000
May 2, 2017 · TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Consequence: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
NHTSA campaign 17V295000
14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota AVALON
Owner Complaints
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota AVALON (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 TOYOTA AVALON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.