The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH for 20 miles, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was parked and then towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,917.
2014 Toyota Avalon: false forward collision warnings
26 of the 96 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Avalon describe false forward collision warnings.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 13,250
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
False forward collision warnings by model year
What owners say
Pre-collision system (pcs). My vehicle is having the issues identified in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000. The dealership looked but didn't do anything more than attempt to recreate. They did say, the problem is most likely the pcs misreading objects on the road, which is what your recall notice states. Can you please include my vehicle in this recall. It is dangerous for this warning system to activate, falsely notifying of emergency when there is none. I purchase this vehicle on 5/3/2019 as a toyota certified used car. Within days of purchasing I began having this pcs warning light and beeping going off and the break light coming on. The breaking system has not automatically been engaged but I am very uncomfortable when I drive. At best, it is a huge distraction to the driver
My car has been on a manufacturer recall since november 3, 2015. Manufacturer recall number fov the federal safety agency recall number 15v728 recall status : recall incomplete in certain driving situations, the optional pre-collision system (pcs) could interpret a steel road joint or steel plate in the road surface as an obstacle or vehicle in the path of travel and activate. When the system activates, my vehicle's brakes are applied automatically. The system activates brake assist mode, and my front seatbelts may tighten. I will hear a warning buzzer, the pcs indicator lamp will illuminate and a message will appear on the multi information display.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Forward collision avoidance system. Recall 15v728000. Recall was done. Now there seems to be no automatic braking. I have run up on other cars and there is no brakes applied or warning chime.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. While driving 50 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and front passenger sustained whiplashes and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow center, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the pre-collision system (pcs) warning indicator had previously illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 07/12/16*lj
2014 toyota avalon. Consumer writes in regards to manufacturers failure/unable to repair the pre-collision system recall notice within a reasonable amount of time. *smd recall # 15v728000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. While driving 30 MPH, the seat belt independently tightened up and the vehicle abruptly stopped without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v728000 (forward collision avoidance); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
Toyota's 11/03/2015 safety recall notice instructed all owners to turn off the pcs ( pre-collision system ). Not having this very important safety feature operable for this length of time is extremely dangerous and should not be legal. I paid a-lot of $ to have this system and as a senior citizen I am not comfortable driving with it turned off. Why hasn't toyota found a fix for this months ago?? Please help me and all toyota avalon 2014 and 2015 owners get toyota to fix this serious problem immediately before more people are seriously injured or killed because toyota told us to turn the pcs off. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Abnormal noise when turning and/or driving over uneven road surfaces
Related recalls
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
- Risk
- A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
Recall number 15V728000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Toyota Avalon collision warning
Is false forward collision warnings a common problem on the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
26 of 96 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Avalon (27%) mention false forward collision warnings. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Toyota Avalon?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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