Toyota

Avensis

41 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Avensis is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Toyota dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Toyota Avensis · DVSA register

All recall notices.

Driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.

R/2022/346 · 23 Jan 2023

23 Jan 2023

Defect

Driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.�

Remedy

Replace the drivers air bag assembly.�

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Built 22 Aug 2002 – 24 Apr 2006

~77,926 vehicles affected
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD DEVELOP AN INTERNAL COOLANT LEAK

R/2021/104 · 31 May 2021

31 May 2021

Defect

A possibility that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler could develop an internal coolant leak

Remedy

Replace the EGR cooler in all involved vehicles and if necessary replace the inlet manifold.

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Built 6 May 2015 – 4 May 2018

~24,241 vehicles affected
INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE WAS POSSIBLY APPLIED DURING PREVIOUS INJECTOR REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT

R/2018/378 · 25 Feb 2019

25 Feb 2019

Defect

An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation.

Remedy

Check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary.

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Built 11 May 2015 – 13 Mar 2018

~321 vehicles affected
A POTENTIAL CRACK COULD DEVELOP IN THE FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL UNIT MOUNTED IN THE FUEL TANK

R/2018/340 · 21 Jan 2019

21 Jan 2019

Defect

Possible fuel leak from fuel tank.

Remedy

Replace the fuel tank emission control Canister.

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Built 28 Jan 2008 – 22 Apr 2015

~85,909 vehicles affected
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS CONTAINING DEGRADED PROPELLANT MAY RESULT IN AN INFLATOR RUPTURE

R/2018/307 · 17 Dec 2018

17 Dec 2018

Defect

Passenger air bag may cause injury if activated.

Remedy

Replace affected air bag assembly.

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Built 28 Jan 2003 – 21 Apr 2006

~99,588 vehicles affected
AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO INTERNAL SHORTING

R/2018/306 · 17 Dec 2018

17 Dec 2018

Defect

Possible inadvertent air bag deployment.

Remedy

Replace the airbag sensor assembly.

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Built 22 Aug 2002 – 24 Apr 2006

~131,435 vehicles affected
BOLTS ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED

R/2017/329 · 29 Jan 2018

29 Jan 2018

Defect

Affected vehicles have a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine. There is a possibility that the bolts on the exhaust-side of the turbocharger assembly may not have been correctly tightened during manufacture.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check bolts. Where necessary replace the turbocharger.

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Built 22 Jun 2016 – 26 Oct 2016

~442 vehicles affected
BOLTS ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED

R/2017/329 · 29 Jan 2018

29 Jan 2018

Defect

Affected vehicles have a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine. There is a possibility that the bolts on the exhaust-side of the turbocharger assembly may not have been correctly tightened during manufacture.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check bolts. Where necessary replace the turbocharger.

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Built 22 Jun 2016 – 25 Oct 2016

~442 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

R/2017/010 · 5 Jun 2017

5 Jun 2017

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.

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Built 6 Oct 2016 – 21 Oct 2016

~243 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

R/2017/010 · 5 Jun 2017

5 Jun 2017

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.

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Built 6 Sep 2016 – 21 Oct 2016

~243 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

R/2017/010 · 5 Jun 2017

5 Jun 2017

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.

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Built 31 Aug 2016 – 15 Dec 2016

~243 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

R/2017/010 · 5 Jun 2017

5 Jun 2017

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.

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Built 9 Sep 2016 – 21 Oct 2016

~243 vehicles affected
LOSS OF POWER

R/2015/225 · 7 Jan 2016

7 Jan 2016

Defect

Internal cluctch pistons may have been incorrectly manufacturerd. This may cause incorrect transmission operation.

Remedy

On affected vehicles inspect clutch opertaion. Depending on out come either replace clutch component or transmission unit.

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Built 24 Oct 2008 – 31 Oct 2008

~14 vehicles affected
ROOF WINDOW GLASS MAY DETACH

R/2015/166 · 8 Sep 2015

8 Sep 2015

Defect

The roof window glass may not have been correctly installed . This may allow the glass to separate from its frame. Initially this will lead to wind noise but continued use could cause the glass to detach from the frame.

Remedy

Replace roof glass.

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Built 19 Aug 2013 – 21 Dec 2013

~42 vehicles affected
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

R/2015/096 · 15 Jun 2015

15 Jun 2015

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.

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Built 29 Jan 2003 – 22 Dec 2007

~542,751 vehicles affected
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

R/2013/048 · 17 Apr 2013

17 Apr 2013

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.

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Built 8 Jan 2001 – 15 Nov 2003

~85,405 vehicles affected
LOSS OF STEERING

R/2012/145 · 3 Dec 2012

3 Dec 2012

Defect

It is possible that the splines of the extension shaft on vehicles equipped with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering (EMPS) may not have received the correct hardness treatment. This can cause the spline to distort and wear and eventually result in loss of steering.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the shaft.

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Built 21 Aug 2002 – 14 Oct 2008

~61,910 vehicles affected
TOW BALL MAY FRACTURE

R/2012/102 · 26 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012

Defect

On Toyota Avensis Previa and Lexus GS fitted with a Toyota or Lexus genuine or Brink branded (only on Avensis) detachable towing hitch the possibility exists that the detachable towing ball in some exceptional cases (under severe mechanical stress) might develop a crack. In a worst case the detachable towing ball might fracture and/or fail.

Remedy

Lexus/Toyota dealers will replace the detachable towing ball and housing at no cost to vehicle owners.

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Built 22 Jan 2003 – 14 Oct 2008

~901 vehicles affected
TOW BALL MAY FRACTURE

R/2012/102 · 26 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012

Defect

On Toyota Avensis Previa and Lexus GS fitted with a Toyota or Lexus genuine or Brink branded (only on Avensis) detachable towing hitch the possibility exists that the detachable towing ball in some exceptional cases (under severe mechanical stress) might develop a crack. In a worst case the detachable towing ball might fracture and/or fail.

Remedy

Lexus/Toyota dealers will replace the detachable towing ball and housing at no cost to vehicle owners.

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Built 28 Jan 2003 – 13 Oct 2008

~901 vehicles affected
TOW BALL MAY FRACTURE

R/2012/102 · 26 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012

Defect

On Toyota Avensis Previa and Lexus GS fitted with a Toyota or Lexus genuine or Brink branded (only on Avensis) detachable towing hitch the possibility exists that the detachable towing ball in some exceptional cases (under severe mechanical stress) might develop a crack. In a worst case the detachable towing ball might fracture and/or fail.

Remedy

Lexus/Toyota dealers will replace the detachable towing ball and housing at no cost to vehicle owners.

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Built 12 Mar 2003 – 10 Apr 2006

~901 vehicles affected
TOW BALL MAY FRACTURE

R/2012/102 · 26 Oct 2012

26 Oct 2012

Defect

On Toyota Avensis Previa and Lexus GS fitted with a Toyota or Lexus genuine or Brink branded (only on Avensis) detachable towing hitch the possibility exists that the detachable towing ball in some exceptional cases (under severe mechanical stress) might develop a crack. In a worst case the detachable towing ball might fracture and/or fail.

Remedy

Lexus/Toyota dealers will replace the detachable towing ball and housing at no cost to vehicle owners.

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Built 18 Apr 2005 – 13 Oct 2008

~901 vehicles affected
REAR SUSPENSION ARM MAY SEPARATE

R/2012/085 · 12 Sep 2012

12 Sep 2012

Defect

If the rear suspension arm is adjusted as part of a wheel alignment or other repairs whilst in service it is possible that backlash can occur. This can allow corrosion to develop and cause the threads to deteriorate. Ultimately this could result in failure of the arm with a resultant loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check the torque on the arm. Where necessary the arm will be replaced.

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Built 22 Oct 2008 – 18 Jan 2011

~65,863 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/005 · 17 Feb 2011

17 Feb 2011

Defect

It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.

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Built 23 Aug 2002 – 9 Sep 2003

~15,639 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/005 · 17 Feb 2011

17 Feb 2011

Defect

It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.

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Built 10 Jul 2000 – 22 Dec 2002

~15,639 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/005 · 17 Feb 2011

17 Feb 2011

Defect

It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.

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Built 9 Jun 2003 – 16 Jun 2003

~15,639 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/005 · 17 Feb 2011

17 Feb 2011

Defect

It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.

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Built 19 Sep 2003 – 18 Jun 2008

~15,639 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/005 · 17 Feb 2011

17 Feb 2011

Defect

It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.

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Built 9 Jul 2003 – 9 Jul 2008

~15,639 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/005 · 17 Feb 2011

17 Feb 2011

Defect

It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.

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Built 26 Aug 2005 – 2 May 2008

~15,639 vehicles affected
ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE

R/2010/010 · 6 Feb 2010

6 Feb 2010

Defect

It has been identified that on affected vehicles condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar fitted into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm. The subject bar also strengthens the reaction force of the spring that returns the accelerator pedal to it's non-pressed position.

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Built 1 Nov 2008 – 31 Dec 2009

~174,426 vehicles affected
TOWING HITCH MAY DETACH

R/2009/084 · 18 Nov 2009

18 Nov 2009

Defect

It has been identified thaton certain vehicles equipped with a genuine Toyota towing hitch the hitch installation bolts were over-tightened. In the worst case the bolts may break under certain conditions of usage.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the hitch installation bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.

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Built 29 Oct 2008 – 10 Feb 2009

~6 vehicles affected
TOWING HITCH MAY DETACH

R/2009/084 · 18 Nov 2009

18 Nov 2009

Defect

It has been identified thaton certain vehicles equipped with a genuine Toyota towing hitch the hitch installation bolts were over-tightened. In the worst case the bolts may break under certain conditions of usage.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the hitch installation bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.

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Built 28 Oct 2008 – 10 Feb 2009

~6 vehicles affected
POSSIBILITY OF TYRE DEFLATION

R/2006/165 · 21 Nov 2006

21 Nov 2006

Defect

On certain Avensis vehicles equipped with 16 inch steel wheels due to the shape of the wheel trim there is a possibility that the edge of the wheel trim may interfere with the sidewall of the tyre. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the wheel trims may rotate which could lead to interference with the tyre valve. In the worst case and if the vehicle is continuously driven in this condition loss of tyre pressure could ensue.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the steel wheels (standard equipment) replaced with aluminium alloy wheels.

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Built 8 May 2006 – 19 Jun 2006

~39 vehicles affected
STEERING MAY FAIL

R/2006/103 · 13 Sep 2006

13 Sep 2006

Defect

It is possible that the connections at the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke of the steering column may become loose and if the symptoms are ignored steering control can be lost.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft extension and replace if necessary. This recall is staggered starting with Prius and Corrolla. Avensis customer letters will be sent out over the next three months

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Built 1 Jan 2003 – 31 Dec 2005

~39,372 vehicles affected
POSSIBILITY THAT SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

R/2004/192 · 6 Dec 2004

6 Dec 2004

Defect

Anti-chipping paint (foam filled vinyl chloride) was applied in error to the clamping area where the rear lower suspension arm brackets are connected. This could lead to the bolts loosening over time.

Remedy

Recall the potentially affected vehicles. Check and if necessary remove the incorrectly applied paint then re torque the bolts.

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Built 16 Aug 2004 – 3 Sep 2004

~1,372 vehicles affected
VSC WARNING LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE SYSTEM STOP WORKING

R/2004/163 · 11 Oct 2004

11 Oct 2004

Defect

In rare cases the VSC (vehicle Stability Control) warning light may illuminate and the system stop working due to the Yaw rate sensor becoming disconnected internally. In even rarer cases the VSC may not function correctly even if the VSC light is not illuminated (partial disconnection). In these circumstances the VSC will not function. The VSC helps to prevent the vehicle from slipping sideways as a result of a strong front wheel skid or a strong rear wheel skid during cornering. The normal braking system is unaffected.

Remedy

Recall vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect. If necessary replace the Yaw rate sensor.

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Built 25 Jun 2004 – 7 Jul 2004

~321 vehicles affected
STEERING - WEAR OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPLINE

R/2004/066 · 5 May 2004

5 May 2004

Defect

It is possible on certain Avensis models fitted with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering (EMPS) that the intermediate steering shaft was incorrectly assembled this can result in premature wear of the shaft splines. This is identified by the abnormal noise produced however if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition it may become difficult or in the worst case impossible to steer.

Remedy

Inspect and if necessary replace the intermediate steering shaft.

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Built 15 Jan 2003 – 5 Nov 2003

~10,627 vehicles affected
STEERING - WEAR OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPLINE

R/2004/066 · 5 May 2004

5 May 2004

Defect

It is possible on certain Avensis models fitted with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering (EMPS) that the intermediate steering shaft was incorrectly assembled this can result in premature wear of the shaft splines. This is identified by the abnormal noise produced however if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition it may become difficult or in the worst case impossible to steer.

Remedy

Inspect and if necessary replace the intermediate steering shaft.

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Affected build dates not specified

~10,627 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE IMBALANCE UNDER HEAVY BRAKING.

R/2003/126 · 26 Aug 2003

26 Aug 2003

Defect

The brake pipes leading into the ABS actuator may have been incorrectly positioned. This could cause an imbalance in performance under heavy braking.

Remedy

Check and reposition the brake pipes if necessary.

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Built 15 Jan 2003 – 14 Mar 2003

~1,537 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG

R/2003/125 · 26 Aug 2003

26 Aug 2003

Defect

The crimping connector of the inflator cartridge may be incorrectly assembled with the curtain airbag on certain vehicles. In the event of airbag activation full deployment of the curtain shield cannot be guaranteed due to this condition.

Remedy

Replace the curtain shield airbag.

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Built 8 Mar 2003 – 17 Mar 2003

~31 vehicles affected
CAR SPOILER MAY BECOME DETACHED

R/2002/024 · 30 Sep 2002

30 Sep 2002

Defect

There is a possibility that the car spoiler may become loose or detached.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to revise spoiler fixing method to bolts.

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Built 1 Feb 1999 – 30 Jul 2000

~916 vehicles affected
POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK

R/2002/099 · 11 Jul 2002

11 Jul 2002

Defect

There is a possibility that excessive residual stress remains on the check valve of the fuel pump during the assembly process. If the vehicle is driven with the residual stress the check valve may leak fuel.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to re-tighten the fuel pump check valve and replace the relevant fuel pipe to protect against stress fracture.

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Built 10 Jul 2000 – 28 Jun 2001

~3,088 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Toyota dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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