2021 Toyota Avalon XLE AWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2020 Toyota Avalon XSE, front left, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Toyota Avalon XSE in Ruby Flare Pearl, Front Right, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Avalon 2.5 Hybrid XX50 Attitude Black Mica (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited, rear right, 05-23-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Toyota Avalon XLE, rear 3.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2021 Toyota Avalon XLE AWD is a 205-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic transmission w/od and all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,125 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 205 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 186 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Avalon measures 195.9 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,580 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,125 |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,150 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Port/Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic transmission w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.03 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.46 |
| 5th Gear | 1.22 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.81 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 4.01 |
| Final Drive | 3.18 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 14.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning Diameter | 37.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.0 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7.5 in aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7.5 in aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,580 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2021 Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota AVALON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 20, 2023 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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 deploying.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
NHTSA campaign 23V865000
Nov 25, 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
NHTSA campaign 20V734000
21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota AVALON
Owner Complaints
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota AVALON (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 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 2021 TOYOTA AVALON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.