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.
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.
How can you check the recalls by VIN?
Even if you do not find your car in the table below, it does not mean it was not the subject of a recall sometime in the past. The best way to verify whether a particular car is affected with some recall is to contact a Toyota Authorized Service and ask for the VIN to be checked not only for recalls but also for various service bulletins.
It will only cost you time because such information is provided for free. Free of charge are also all the repairs that are related to the recall. It does not matter whether you are the first, second or even third owner. It does not even matter whether you have been to Toyota authorized service regularly, occasionally or never before.
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If you wish to get fully comprehensive VIN lookup, with more than 80 data points about the history of the car, then we suggest going to HPI-Check, which provides information on a specific vehicle using also the vehicle registration number.
What is a VIN code?
The VIN code is a unique identification number that is embossed on the body of the car and shown on the ID card. In some cars, it can also be found in the frame under the windscreen. It is made up of a unique combination of 17 letters and numbers.
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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