Toyota Avalon 2001

• Recall 82738 [USA]: Should the steering lock bar break, the steering wheel would lock and the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Toyota is recalling certain model year 2000-2004 avalon vehicles. Due to improper casting of the steering lock bar, there is a possibility that a minute crack may develop on the surface of the lock bar. Such a crack may expand over a long period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break.
  dealers will replace the steering interlock device free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
  toyota safety recall no. Aoh.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 3408 [USA]: This condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.
  dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2010253 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, a minute crack may develop on the surface of the steering lock bar, which is a component of the steering interlock system. Such a crack may expand over a period of repeated lock and unlock operations, and eventually the lock bar could break. If this occurs, the interlock system may become difficult to unlock when stationary. If the vehicle is steered to the right while in motion with sufficient lateral acceleration, a broken and loose lock bar may move toward the steering shaft. If the engagement hole in the shaft happens to line up at the specific time the broken lock bar has moved, this could cause the steering wheel lock bar to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control. Correction: dealers will replace the steering interlock device.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Toyota Avalon 2001 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• OR-TOY071: 1998-2004 Toyota Avalon / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 89742-AC050 / HYQ12BAN (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: HYQ12BAN HYQ12BBX HYQ1512Y
• R-TOY-BBX-4: 1999-2004 Toyota Avalon / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 89742-AC050 / HYQ12BAN / (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: HYQ12BBX HYQ12BAN HYQ1512Y
• ASP-C-30-160: 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon Sequoia Tundra / TR47 / Transponder / Ignition Lock Cylinder / Coded / ASP-C-30-160 (ASP)

I have replaced o2 sensors twice to get rid of the check engine light for codes that have popped you P1135 & P1155. Took car to two different mechanics and toyota dealership and no one could figure out why the light is still on. All sensors have been replaced with denso parts. This seems like a recall if not even the toyota dealer could fix the problem. There are many people having the same issue with toyota's. I need my car to pass a smog and it could not because of this issue. Car only has 62,000 miles and runs great.

I have replaced o2 sensors twice to get rid of the check engine light for codes that have popped you P1135 & P1155. Took car to two different mechanics and toyota dealership and no one could figure out why the light is still on. All sensors have been replaced with denso parts. This seems like a recall if not even the toyota dealer could fix the problem. There are many people having the same issue with toyota's. I need my car to pass a smog and it could not because of this issue. Car only has 62,000 miles and runs great.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while her brother was stopped at a sign, a vehicle crashed into another vehicle causing that vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle from the rear. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the driver sustained cracked ribs, neck and back injuries and the driver in one of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while her brother was stopped at a sign, a vehicle crashed into another vehicle causing that vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle from the rear. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the driver sustained cracked ribs, neck and back injuries and the driver in one of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

We went to get our truck inspected at an independent garage and he said he couldn't inspect it because the frame was to rusted. We contacted our toyota dealer over the telephone and explained to them what happened and said it was under recall which we had just found out. They then told us their is nothing they could do. We told them we would have addressed this situation earlier if we would have gotten notification that they were being recalled now our truck is not safe to drive due to the rusted frame and a toyota dealer never even looked at our vehicle

On 4/21/14, i purchased 2 crosswind tires. The seller gave me, in writing, tread wear warranty of 50,000 miles. However, i have only driven approx. 19,000 miles and 90% of treads are gone. I have contacted the seller, he told me to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer refused to honor their warranty. I even contacted my credit card co. To help, but they refused it too. It is dangerous to drive on these tires. I paid $129.00 plus $40.00 for installation. Please help me get my money back.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota avalon. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment after the vehicle rolled over three times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises and cuts to the body, injuries to the neck, both knees, and the left ankle. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the check engine and catalytic converter warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 189,047.

Drove vehicle to work in am. Noticed key didn't "catch" first time, thought it was human error and wrote it off and drove to work. Went to leave work and turned key in ignition, lights and radio light up but key freely turned like butter and steering felt tighter than normal. Could not start vehicle. Had mechanic remove ignition assembly on site to determine that the linkage in between the lock cylinder and ignition switch had a broken metal piece stuck off into the switch. This linkage is contained in a metal housing unit with 3 holes. Went to toyota dealer and asked for the linkage part, was shown the housing unit it was contained in, only available from toyota. Was told by employee that the piece he was showing me came off a car like mine they had just repaired because of a recall on the steering lock bar, this piece is connected to the piece that i need to replace. I feel my issue occurred between driving and parking at my work and it is because of the recall on this piece. Car is now at toyota dealership, so far they have picked up the towing bill but given me grief that i have a "13 year old car" regardless of the car's age i feel that if that piece i need came off a repaired car due to recall, they need to cover the bill for this repair. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0335 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
• P0440 [4] Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
• P0441 [4] Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
• P0446 [3] Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
• P0773 [1] Shift Solenoid E Electrical
• C1301 [2] C1301
• P1135 [2] Lack Of HO2S Switch - Adaptive Fuel At Limit
• P1155 [2] Lack Of HO2S21 Switch - Adaptive Fuel At Limit