14 Toyota recalls in 2018 – VIN lookup

In 2018, Toyota announced 14 recalls that affected 16 of its models, according to the Rapex notifications. How to check your VIN for free to see if any of them is also relevant to your car?

Not all of the recalls will always be resolved at the first try. This is the case with the renewed Toyota recall for Auris and Corolla models produced between 2006 – 2013, which has previously been replaced the airbag inflator of the front passenger. But it could have been installed in the wrong orientation and therefore the owners have to visit the authorized dealership again.

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• Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

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Another large recall due to airbag problems was announced by Toyota in November, and this time the Japanese carmaker recalled its cars manufactured between 2001-2006, namely the models Avensis, Corolla, Picnic and Yaris.

Several recalls have been announced in 2018 by Toyota for its hybrid systems – the Prius in all versions, Auris HV and C-HR Hybrid were affected – see the table below for details.

Three recalls also concerned the Toyota ProAce van, which was the most recalled Toyota’s car in 2017. Two were related to oil leakage and one with a trailer coupling device.

The Toyota Aygo in the four-door version may have a problem with the rear door glass glued connection. With cars produced in the years 2005 – 2014, the glass could consequently detach completely from the vehicle. The recall was announced in November.

* We’ve divided all the recalls according to the models into the table at the end of the article. 

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• All Toyota Recalls
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• Other manufacturers in 2018

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Toyota 2018 recalls by model

Toyota Auris

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VI.	The replacement inflator of the front passenger airbag may have been installed in an incorrect orientation.	MY 2006 – 2013	link
XI.	Due to a software error in the ECU, the vehicle may not enter in a fail-safe driving mode.	5/2010 – 5/2014	link
	All Auris Recalls

Toyota Avensis

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	The airbag(s) and/or seat belt pretensioners may be deactivated or deploying inadvertently.	MY 2002 – 2006	link
XI.	The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture.	MY 2001 – 2006	link
	All Avensis Recalls

Toyota Avanza

Month	Issue	Production	Source
V.	Premature ageing of the inlet hose may lead to fuel leaking.	12/2013 – 9/2014	link
	All Avanza´s Recalls

Toyota Aygo

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	The glass on the rear door is not properly glued.	MY 2005 – 2014	link
	All Aygo´s Recalls

Toyota C-HR

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	The screws retaining the wheel bearings may not have been sufficiently tightened.	6/2018 – 8/2018	link
	All C-HR´s Recalls

Toyota C-HR Hybrid

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IX.	The engine wire harness could contact the cover.	5/2016 – 5/2018	link
	All C-HR´s Recalls

Toyota Corolla

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VI.	The replacement inflator of the front passenger airbag may have been installed in an incorrect orientation.	MY 2006 – 2013	link
XI.	The airbag(s) and/or seat belt pretensioners may be deactivated or deploying inadvertently.	MY 2002 – 2006	link
XI.	The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture.	MY 2001 – 2006	link
	All Corolla´s Recalls

Toyota Corolla Verso

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	The airbag(s) and/or seat belt pretensioners may be deactivated or deploying inadvertently.	MY 2002 – 2006	link
	All Corolla´s Recalls

Toyota GT86

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	Performance load may exceed the valve spring’s fatigue strength and it may fracture.	4/2012 – 5/2013	link
	All GT86´s Recalls

Toyota Picnic

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture.	MY 2001	link
	All Picnic´s Recalls

Toyota Prius

Month	Issue	Production	Source
II.	There could be a fault with the pressure sensors for the airbag system.	2015	link
IX.	The engine wire harness could get into contact with the cover.	7/2015 – 2/2018	link
XI.	Due to a software error in the ECU, the vehicle may not enter in a fail-safe driving mode.	10/2008 – 2/2014	link
	All Prius Recalls

Toyota Prius Plus

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	Due to a software error in the ECU, the vehicle may not enter in a fail-safe driving mode.	10/2011 – 11/2014	link
	All Prius Recalls

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IX.	The engine wire harness could get into contact with the cover.	3/2016 – 2/2018	link
	All Prius Recalls

Toyota ProAce

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VIII.	An oil plug located on the side of the engine may not be properly tightened.	5/2018 – 6/2018	link
VIII.	No detection of oil temperature above a certain threshold.	MY 2018	link
IX.	The trailer coupling device can become deformed if a trailer is used.	6/2016 – 12/2017	link
	All ProAce´s Recalls

Toyota Tundra

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VI.	The screws on the left-hand rear seat may not have been fitted correctly.	1/2017 – 2/2017	link
	All Tundra´s Recalls

Toyota Yaris

Month	Issue	Production	Source
XI.	The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture.	MY 2001 – 2006	link
	All Yaris Recalls

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