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Toyota sometimes call back their products for risks and product defecets. A callback from manufacturer named as recall in auto world.

A car recall is when either the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) or car manufacturer finds a potential safety issue with a vehicle or a certain component on the vehicle. Recalls most commonly involve brakes, fuel, airbags, steering, risk of fire or seat belts. If your car is recalled, the severity of the issue will decide the next steps, and these will be communicated by the DVSA or manufacturer.
The car recall will remain open indefinitely, however, it is in both yours and other drivers best interest to get the issue dealt with as quickly as possible to ensure the car is safe to drive.
Toyota Yaris XP13 2nd facelift (04/2017 - 08/2020) Recall List
Yaris XP130 1. Facelift (09/14 – 03/17) | |
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Recall Date | July 2016 |
Reason | Front suspension strut mounts wear out prematurely. |
Affected models | Yaris XP130 (09/14 – 03/17) |
Build period of affected models | Jan to Feb 2015 |
Number of affected models | 2,295 (Germany) 36,500 (worldwide) |
Duration | Not known |
Holder notification by | Cover letter by manufacturer |
Additional information | According to Toyota, high loads can lead to premature wear of the two front suspension strut mounts. This is initially reflected in the development of noise, but at an advanced stage this can impair driving stability and thus increase the risk of an accident. Dealers swap out the strut mounts and mount for an improved design. The campaign was launched in July 2016, lasts up to three hours and is free of charge for customers. |
Yaris XP130 1. Facelift (09/14 – 03/17) | |
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Recall Date | August 2017 |
Reason | Faulty airbag inflator |
Affected models | Yaris XP130 Yaris (09/14 – 03/17), Yaris (10/11 – 08/14) |
Build period of affected models | 2011 to 2014 |
Number of affected models | Not known |
Duration | Not known |
Holder notification by | Cover letter by manufacturer |
Additional information | A faulty gas generator leads to uncontrolled deployment of the driver’s airbag when it is activated and thus to an increased risk of injury. The manufacturer is therefore recalling the affected vehicles, but does not provide any further information when asked. This recall is numbered 6545 and 7268 in the KBA database. The campaign is free of charge for the customer. |
Yaris XP130 1. Facelift (09/14 – 03/17) | |
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Recall Date | May 2019 |
Reason | Defective side airbag sensors |
Affected models | Yaris XP130 Yaris (04/17 – 08/20), Yaris (09/14 – 03/17) |
Build period of affected models | 06/27/2014 – 02/17/2017 |
Number of affected models | 588 (Germany) 72,400 (worldwide) |
Duration | 0.2 – 2.1 hrs |
Holder notification by | Cover letter by manufacturer |
Additional information | The affected vehicles are equipped with side airbag sensors in the front doors. These sensors are connected to the airbag control unit via cables that run through the doors and into the body. There is a possibility that over time the insulation of the cables will break down. Remedy: Check and, if necessary, replace the front door wiring harnesses in the workshop. |