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2016 TOYOTA Avalon VIN Decode

VIN: 4T1BK1EB3GU224929

VIN 4T1BK1EB3GU224929 decodes as a 2016 TOYOTA Avalon, a sedan, built in Georgetown, UNITED STATES (USA). This free VinWhere page shows the factory decode — year, make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, fuel type, and assembly location — plus window-sticker availability and the NHTSA safety recalls reported for this year, make, and model. Vehicle data only: no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.

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Year
2016
Make
TOYOTA
Model
Avalon
Trim
Body
Sedan
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Drive type
4x2
Fuel
Gasoline
Built in
Georgetown, UNITED STATES (USA)

Window sticker availability

Original window sticker

Not available

Safety recalls

3 reported — see below

Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recalls reported for the 2016 TOYOTA Avalon. Recall campaigns apply to a year, make, and model — not a specific VIN — so confirm whether this vehicle is affected and unrepaired at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

  • AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G05.

    NHTSA campaign 16V906000 · reported 16/12/2016

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.

    NHTSA campaign 16V215000 · reported 14/04/2016

  • 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, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

    NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · reported 17/01/2020

Source: NHTSA vehicle safety recalls. Data reflects campaigns reported for this year, make, and model.

VIN structure

WMI (1–3)

4T1

Manufacturer & country

VDS (4–9)

BK1EB3

Vehicle descriptor + check digit

VIS (10–17)

GU224929

Year, plant & serial

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What vehicle is VIN 4T1BK1EB3GU224929?+

VIN 4T1BK1EB3GU224929 decodes as a 2016 TOYOTA Avalon (Sedan). VinWhere shows factory specifications only — no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.

Does the 2016 TOYOTA Avalon have any safety recalls?+

NHTSA reports 3 safety recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA Avalon (reported by model, not by VIN). Recall campaigns are issued by year, make, and model rather than by individual VIN, so confirm this specific vehicle's status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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