2013 Toyota Avalon
US · Midsize Cars
The 2013 Toyota Avalon is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder (3-mode (Power/Normal/Eco) Transmission), 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed CVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder (3-mode (Power/Normal/Eco) Transmission), 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 2.5 L to 3.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT | |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 14, 2026.
20V024000: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2,…
Reported January 17, 2020. View on NHTSA
15V728000: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
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…
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.
Reported November 3, 2015. View on NHTSA
13V442000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at…
Reported October 17, 2013. View on NHTSA
13V505000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No.…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Reported October 17, 2013. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 14, 2026
Data verified: October 14, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2012 Toyota Avalon
Gasoline
3.5L 6-cylinder · FWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) - 2014 Toyota Avalon
Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder (3-mode (Power/Normal/Eco) Transmission) · FWD
40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
Explore similar vehicles
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?
Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder (3-mode (Power/Normal/Eco) Transmission), 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Combined fuel economy is 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 14, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.