Every figure in this factory service and repair manual was published by Toyota for the 2012 Avalon as it was actually built that year, down to the 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) and the trim your car left the line in, so the torque values, clearances and step order you work to belong to this car rather than to a neighboring model year that merely looks the same.
Engines
- 3.5L 3456CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
- Limited
Known issues on the 2012 Avalon. Three recalls stand on the federal record for this model year, and all three touch the air bag system. The first is filed against the air bags and covers cars whose seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced during a vehicle repair; if a seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, air bag behavior in the event of a crash is affected. The second is filed against the electrical system: the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged, and a short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. The third is filed against the air bag and restraint control module, where air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash. Owners have filed 35 complaints against the 2012 Avalon, and Toyota has issued 156 technical service bulletins for it.
From tracing a short in the restraint circuits to clearing a blocked condenser drain or working a scheduled service on the 3.5L V6, this manual keeps you on Toyota's own procedure and the specifications written for this 2012 Avalon.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles. During a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buck
If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropria
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the seat belt assembly to verify that it is properly detecting being un
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to O
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for
A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective co
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hy
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control modul
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 292 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY VEHICLES AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY I WAS HIT BY AN 18 WHEELER AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE HAD AT LEAST 2 RE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 TOYOTA AVALON. THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN AN 18 WHEELER COLLIDED INTO THE VE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED IN
ANOTHER DRIVER RAND A RED LIGHT AND I (T-BONED HIS PASSENGER SIDE) WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. I WAS BREAKING AT THE TIM
2ND COMPLAINT (FIRST COMPLAINT - #10522765) - ON JULY 2, 2013, AROUND 5:20 P.M., MY FOURTH INCIDENT OF BRAKE FAILURE OCC
Showing the 5 most serious of 30 complaints filed with NHTSA.
