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2022 Toyota Avalon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Avalon.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Toyota Avalon is a full‑size sedan built on Toyota’s 2022 platform, powered by a 5.7‑quart engine that requires 0W‑20 oil, and mated to a smooth S8 automatic transmission; it earns EPA ratings of 22 city/31 highway/25 combined miles per gallon. In the 2022 model year, the Avalon achieved the lowest total owner complaints on record—just eight—primarily concerning tires, with no recalls issued and zero complaints about the vehicle’s overall reliability. This places the 2022 Avalon at the pinnacle of the Avalon line’s long‑standing reliability trend, where it has consistently improved from a peak of 359 complaints in 2006 to an all‑time low, underscoring its status as a dependable choice in the full‑size segment.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 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 · 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 · 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 9030179006
Engine air filter17801F0050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901289
BatteryG951033101
Front wiper blades8522206250 alt 8521206250
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 — 2020 TRD
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Limited 2.5L I-47.70 sec15.90 sec205 hpAWD
2020TRD 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec301 hpFWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityUA80E
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48-0.58 Qts.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.28-1.41 lbs
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.15-1.23 lbs
Oil TypeND-11
Oil Capacity4.06-4.56 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad ThicknessDrum: 0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0079

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
128.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°28 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 66.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°66 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 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) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (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) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
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 Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake 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 2022 Toyota Avalon registers just 8 complaints, 0 recalls, and 0 investigations—the lowest complaint volume in the entire federal record provided and a sharp decline from 2021's 21 complaints and 2 recalls, as well as 2019's 67 complaints and 4 recalls. This represents the culmination of a steady downward trend across the generation, with complaint counts falling from triple-digit figures in the mid-2000s to single digits by 2022, while technical service bulletins have similarly declined from 219 in 2019 to just 105. Positioned at the nadir of this generational arc, the 2022 model exhibits minimal safety concerns with only one crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints, while its sparse complaint distribution shows no dominant failure mode among the four reported categories. Given its position at the absolute bottom of the complaint and recall curve with zero federal recalls and minimal owner-reported issues, the 2022 Avalon represents a strong candidate for used-car purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
105
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
1 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 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Tires2
Engine1
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 105 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
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…
T-SB-0010-24 Rev22025-06-25Electrical SystemSome 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla…

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 2022 Avalon take?

5.7 qt of ILSAC GF-6A 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Avalon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.