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2019 Toyota Avalon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Avalon.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Toyota Avalon is a full-size passenger car built on Toyota's platform and powered by a powertrain paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission, requiring 4.8 quarts of 0W-16 viscosity oil for service; it achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, this model year recorded 67 owner complaints across its lifecycle, with the fuel/propulsion system emerging as the most frequent concern, alongside four separate recalls issued during production. When viewed against the Avalon's broader complaint history spanning 1995 to 2022, the 2019 model falls in a moderate range—significantly better than the peak of 359 complaints recorded in 2006, yet not as refined as the later model's low of just 8 complaints in 2022—indicating a transitional period in the model's refinement trajectory.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 Battery is vented to the outside. · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. 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 47 Battery is vented to the outside. · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size235/45R18 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter17801F0050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901289
BatteryG951033112
Front wiper blades8522206131 alt 8521206130
Serpentine belt90916A2026
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1632647020
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3646 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume103 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.

6.0–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2019 Touring
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Touring 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec301 hpFWD
2019Touring 3.5L V66.10 sec14.80 sec301 hpFWD
2019Touring 3.5L V66.10 sec14.60 sec301 hpFWD
2019Hybrid XSE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.80 sec16.00 sec215 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec301 hpFWD
2021Limited 2.5L I-47.70 sec15.90 sec205 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.1 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine CoolantHOAT

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1100 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.281 - 1.406 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12 or equivalent
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.150 -1.275 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeND-11 or equivalent

Service checks

RPM43.0-121.0 @ Idle. rpm
Residual Pressure14.2.
RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.2.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0019; Rear: .0059 Measure

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
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
128 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.28 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-827 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.45 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) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (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 miBrake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark 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 2019 Toyota Avalon sits at a pronounced complaint spike within an otherwise quiet late-generation run: its 67 NHTSA complaints are nearly triple 2018's 24 and more than six times 2020's 10, while its 4 recalls also exceed the 2 recalls recorded in both 2017 and 2018. TSBs rose to 219 in 2019 from 178 in 2018, roughly matching 2017's 221, indicating elevated dealer-facing service activity that year. Complaints clustered in the Fuel/Propulsion System (14), Electrical System (7), and Power Train (6), with 4 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Because complaints and recalls fall sharply again in 2020 and remain low through 2022, 2019 appears to be a localized bump rather than the start of a persistent problem pattern, though it is the weakest year in this generation's federal record. A buyer should verify all four recalls have been completed and pay close attention to the fuel, electrical, and powertrain systems during a pre-purchase inspection, making 2019 acceptable only with documented service history.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
219
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
67
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 67 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System14
Electrical System7
Power Train6
Unknown Or Other3
Exterior Lighting3
Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Fuel System, Gasoline2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

20V012000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 13/01/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 219 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
24TE042025-08-07EngineThe specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying 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

How much oil does the 2019 Avalon take?

4.8 qt of 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Avalon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Avalon get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.