The software of the Skid control ECU (Electronic Control Unit) which monitors and controls various functions related to the brake system may be defective. As a result, the electronic parking brake could become inoperative, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Toyota Yaris HV models affected by this recall were manufactured between 6 July 2020 and 28 April 2021.
Toyota recall code: 21SMD-039
Affected models: Model (WMI): Yaris HV (VNK); VIN Range: KBAC3# 0A000502 – 0A147621; Model year: 2020~2021.
Vehicle numbers (in Europe): 144 500
Source: Rapex Alert 22/2021 A12/00762/21