| Issue ID | 1230890 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10783491 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/08/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car lacks auto shutoff feature in the electric mode when parked. Keyless system continues to run even though key is more than 25' away from the car. If hybrid goes 'quiet' in electric mode when parked, one can walk blocks away without the auto shutting down. We returned after a two hour lunch to find the car was still 'running' even though key was in my purse the entire time. We've since tested the system several times with the same result. Toyota dealer located on lake city way in seattle, washington denies this to be a problem. We consider it both a safety and security problem since a child could access and drive auto without having a key. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25526 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODINVILLE, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BD1EBXDUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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