Toyota (Gb) recall: Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
The fix
Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-hr | 28 Sep 2016 | 30 May 2019 | 3,887 |
| Prius | 1 Dec 2015 | 11 Oct 2018 | 3,887 |
| Verso – S | 1 Dec 2010 | 20 Feb 2014 | 3,887 |
| Urban Cruiser | 17 Dec 2008 | 27 Mar 2013 | 3,887 |
| Auris | 26 Aug 2014 | 30 Nov 2018 | 3,887 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 November 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.