Toyota (Gb) Verso and Avensis recall: Airbag may not deploy
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verso | 29 Jul 2016 | 21 Oct 2016 | 243 |
| Avensis | 6 Oct 2016 | 21 Oct 2016 | 243 |
| Avensis | 6 Sep 2016 | 21 Oct 2016 | 243 |
| Verso | 27 Jul 2016 | 9 Jan 2017 | 243 |
| Verso | 23 Aug 2016 | 4 Oct 2016 | 243 |
| Avensis | 31 Aug 2016 | 15 Dec 2016 | 243 |
| Avensis | 9 Sep 2016 | 21 Oct 2016 | 243 |
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 5 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.