2022 Toyota Avalon XLEFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Toyota Avalon XLE

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City
22
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
341 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Avalon XLE. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, brakes and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Wheels & Tires
3
Brakes
1
Air Bags
1
Seat Belts
1
Electrical System
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1

2022 Toyota Avalon XLE problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Air BagsFiled: 05/22/2026ODI#11739543
Went to dealer cause air bag malfunction came on they said it was the driver seat belt clicker being faulty. They wanted 250 to fix it. I fixed it myself for 50. To find out it was the passenger click…
Other / UnknownFiled: 11/29/2025ODI#11702020
On 11/27/25 around 11:30 am , I went to stop at a stop sign before approaching the main road. I went to stop at the stop sign and hit the brakes as I proceded to turn left on to the main Road there wa…
Wheels & TiresFiled: 06/13/2023ODI#11526902
The vehicle was proceeding on the freeway when the drivers side rear tire blew out and went completely flat. The low pressure tire warning system that alerted us never indicated that the air pressure …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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