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2016 Toyota Avalon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Avalon.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Toyota Avalon is a passenger car fitted with an Automatic (S6) transmission and EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Set within the model’s complaint history covering 1995 to 2022—a range bookended by 359 grievances in 2006 and 8 in 2022—the 2016 model year logged only 23 total owner complaints and three recalls. This record establishes it as a relatively low-issue vintage in the Avalon’s documented timeline.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/30/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S55D23R · With Mayday System: 450, Without Mayday System: 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S55D23R · With Mayday System: 450, Without Mayday System: 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/55R17, P225/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P051 alt 178010V020
Spark plug9091901259 alt 9091901247
Battery2880028102 alt 2880036052
Front wiper blades8521206130 alt 8522206131
Serpentine belt90916A2019
Thermostat1632536010 alt 90916A3002
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.3 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3549 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 30 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Avalon of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2016 Hybrid XLE Plus
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Hybrid XLE Plus 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.40 sec15.70 sec200 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Limited 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.70 sec200 hpFWD
2013Limited 3.5L V66.10 sec14.50 sec268 hpFWD
2013XLE 3.5L V66.10 sec14.50 sec268 hpFWD
2013Limited 3.5L V66.20 sec14.50 sec268 hpFWD
2013Limited 3.5L V66.20 sec14.60 sec268 hpFWD
2013Hybrid Limited 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.60 sec15.80 sec200 hpFWD
2013Hybrid XLE Premium 2.5L I-4 + Elec 105 kW8.00 sec16.30 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.7
Engine CoolantHOAT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)900-1050 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039-.043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.00-7.10 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.21 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-210 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145-189

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20 /; Front: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 59 /; Front: 79; Rear: 58
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .983; Rear: .334
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0020; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Toyota Avalon sits squarely in the downward arc of its generation's federal complaint trajectory, with complaints dropping significantly from 53 in 2015 to 23 in the target year, and further to 14 in 2017. Across the generation that began in 2013, the data shows a clear trend of declining complaints and technical service bulletins (TSBs) as the vehicles age, moving from a high of 160 complaints and 511 TSBs in 2013 down to single-digit complaints by 2022. For the 2016 model year specifically, the 23 total complaints are distributed across "Unknown or Other" (4), "Air Bags" (3), and "Engine" or "Electrical System, Engine" (2 each), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. The target year also logged 2 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, alongside 3 recalls and 1 investigation, reflecting a relatively stable safety profile compared to the higher-volume years of 2013 and 2014. Given its position at the inflection point of the generation's maturing reliability curve and its low absolute complaint volume, the 2016 Avalon represents a strong, data-backed choice for a used vehicle purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
266
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Air Bags3
Engine2
Electrical System,Engine2
Visibility1
Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Tires1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V906000Air Bags:Knee BolsterReported 16/12/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of…

16V215000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 14/04/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 266 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Avalon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Avalon get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.