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Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Toyota Avensis since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Toyota Avensis. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
28 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 28 launched 2002 to 2023
  • Most recent 23 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2022/346
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2004 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Toyota Avensis?

Not every Toyota Avensis is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Toyota Avensis recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026

2004 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Toyota Avensis safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’02 2
’03 2
’04 3
’05 1
’06 2
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 1
’11 1
’12 3
’13 1
’14 0
’15 2
’16 1
’17 1
’18 3
’19 2
’20 0
’21 1
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Toyota Avensis recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.

Launched 23 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2022/346 Manufacturer ref. XGG72 (22SMD-115)

Defect
Driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.
Remedy
Replace the drivers air bag assembly.
Vehicles affected
77,926 Avensis vehicles
Built
22 Aug 2002 to 24 Apr 2006

2021 1 recall

There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak

Launched 31 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/104 Manufacturer ref. WGG13

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.
Vehicles affected
24,241 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 May 2015 to 4 May 2018

2019 2 recalls

Incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement

Launched 25 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/378 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-133

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.
Vehicles affected
321 across everything the recall covers
Built
11 May 2015 to 13 Mar 2018

A potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank

Launched 21 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/340 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-071

Defect
Possible fuel leak from fuel tank.
Remedy
Replace the fuel tank emission control Canister.
Vehicles affected
85,909 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Jan 2008 to 22 Apr 2015

2018 3 recalls

Front passenger air bag inflators containing degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture

Launched 17 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/307 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-104

Defect
Passenger air bag may cause injury if activated.
Remedy
Replace affected air bag assembly.
Vehicles affected
99,588 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 May 2001 to 21 Apr 2006
DVSA lists it as
“AVENSIS”, “AVENSIS VERSO”

Air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system could be susceptible to internal shorting

Launched 17 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/306 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-103

Defect
Possible inadvertent air bag deployment.
Remedy
Replace the airbag sensor assembly.
Vehicles affected
131,435 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Aug 2002 to 24 Apr 2006

Bolts on the exhaust side of the turbocharger assembly may be incorrectly tightened

Launched 29 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2017/329 Manufacturer ref. TBA

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.
Vehicles affected
442 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Jun 2016 to 26 Oct 2016
Also covers

2017 1 recall

Airbag may not deploy

Launched 5 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/010

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.
Vehicles affected
243 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 Aug 2016 to 15 Dec 2016
Also covers

2016 1 recall

Loss of power

Launched 7 January 2016 DVSA recall R/2015/225 Manufacturer ref. BGG57

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.
Vehicles affected
14 across everything the recall covers
Built
24 Oct 2008 to 31 Oct 2008
Also covers

2015 2 recalls

Roof window glass may detach

Launched 8 September 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/166 Manufacturer ref. BCG40

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.
Vehicles affected
42 Avensis vehicles
Built
19 Aug 2013 to 21 Dec 2013

Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 15 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/096 Manufacturer ref. BGG23

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.
Vehicles affected
542,751 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2001 to 22 Dec 2007
DVSA lists it as
“AVENSIS”, “AVENSIS VERSO”

2013 1 recall

Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 17 April 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/048 Manufacturer ref. AGG48

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.
Vehicles affected
85,405 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jan 2001 to 15 Nov 2003
DVSA lists it as
“AVENSIS”, “AVENSIS VERSO”

2012 3 recalls

Loss of steering

Launched 3 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/145

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.
Vehicles affected
61,910 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Aug 2002 to 14 Oct 2008

Tow ball may fracture

Launched 26 October 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/102

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.
Vehicles affected
901 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Jan 2003 to 14 Oct 2008
Also covers

Rear suspension arm may separate

Launched 12 September 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/085

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.
Vehicles affected
65,863 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Oct 2008 to 18 Jan 2011

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 17 February 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/005

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.
Vehicles affected
15,639 Avensis vehicles
Built
10 Jul 2000 to 9 Jul 2008

2010 1 recall

Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle

Launched 6 February 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/010

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.
Vehicles affected
174,426 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2008 to 31 Dec 2009

2009 1 recall

Towing hitch may detach

Launched 18 November 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/084

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.
Vehicles affected
6 Avensis vehicles
Built
28 Oct 2008 to 10 Feb 2009

2006 2 recalls

Possibility of tyre deflation

Launched 21 November 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/165 Manufacturer ref. rnp/mif/037

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.
Vehicles affected
39 Avensis vehicles
Built
8 May 2006 to 19 Jun 2006

Steering may fail

Launched 13 September 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/103

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
Vehicles affected
39,372 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2005

2005 1 recall

Inlet pipe and breather tube may leak

Launched 9 May 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/217 Manufacturer ref. SR60613

Defect
The fuel tank inlet pipe and breather tube may leak due to a pin hole caused by corrosion
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank pipes checked for corrosion and replaced as necessary
Vehicles affected
1,737 Avensis vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2001 to 11 Apr 2002
DVSA lists it as
“AVENSIS VERSO”

2004 3 recalls

Possibility that suspension arm bracket bolts may loosen

Launched 6 December 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/192 Manufacturer ref. SR60610

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.
Vehicles affected
1,372 Avensis vehicles
Built
16 Aug 2004 to 3 Sept 2004

VSC warning light may illuminate and the system stop working

Launched 11 October 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/163 Manufacturer ref. SR60596

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.
Vehicles affected
321 Avensis vehicles
Built
25 Jun 2004 to 7 Jul 2004

Steering - wear of the intermediate shaft spline

Launched 5 May 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/066 Manufacturer ref. SR60582

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.
Vehicles affected
10,627 Avensis vehicles
Built
15 Jan 2003 to 5 Nov 2003

2003 2 recalls

Possible imbalance under heavy braking.

Launched 26 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/126 Manufacturer ref. SR60556

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.
Vehicles affected
1,537 Avensis vehicles
Built
15 Jan 2003 to 14 Mar 2003

Possible malfunction of curtain shield airbag

Launched 26 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/125 Manufacturer ref. SR60557

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.
Vehicles affected
31 Avensis vehicles
Built
8 Mar 2003 to 17 Mar 2003

2002 2 recalls

Car spoiler may become detached

Launched 30 September 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/024 Manufacturer ref. RR60487

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.
Vehicles affected
916 Avensis vehicles
Built
1 Feb 1999 to 30 Jul 2000

Possibility of fuel leak

Launched 11 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/099 Manufacturer ref. RR60504

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.
Vehicles affected
3,088 Avensis vehicles
Built
10 Jul 2000 to 28 Jun 2001

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 28 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Toyota Avensis. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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