2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus
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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 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus is a 200-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,500 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 3,638 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,430 |
| Destination Charge | $930 |
| 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 | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,638 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 2018 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
Jan 13, 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 20V012000
24 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota AVALON
Owner Complaints
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota AVALON (7 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
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 2018 TOYOTA AVALON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.