Toyota Corolla Recall - Information & Updates

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Toyota Australia has been forced to initiate a safety recall on approximately 23,968 vehicles.

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Toyota has announced a recall for 38,072 examples of the Corolla small car.The recall affects vehicles built from 2022 to 2024, sedan and hatchback body shapes across Ascent Sport, SX and ZR model grades.The recall notice posted by the Federal Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts states that the impacted vehicles could have an issue with braking performance.It is due to a software issue in the skid control unit, which may require higher pedal force that could result in increased braking distance under certain conditions.The recall notice says a reduction in braking performance could result in an increased risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.Toyota will contact affected owners and urge them to schedule an appointment at their closest dealership to have the software updated for free.Owners can contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 for more information.The Corolla recall follows just days after the company issued a recall for the Corolla Cross SUV for a potential manufacturer defect that could lead to a loss of steering.

The all-new Toyota Corolla hatchback is the subject of a significant recall following the discovery of a serious issue with the car's CVT that can cause a sudden power loss.

Toyota has recalled 1271 Corolla sedan hybrids and Corolla Cross SUVs built between 2023 and 2024 due to a manufacturing defect that may cause a loss of steering control.Affected variants include the Corolla Cross hybrid (Atmos, GX, GXL), Corolla Cross petrol (Atmos, GX, GXL) and Corolla sedan hybrid (Ascent, Sport, SX).The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Government’s recall regulator, reads: “due to a manufacturing defect, cracks may develop in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly.“Over time, these cracks can widen due to repeated stress and can lead to a loss of steering control.”In extreme cases, the recall notice said a loss of steering on affected vehicles could increase the risk of severe injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by a Toyota representative directly who will arrange a time to have the steering intermediate shaft replaced, free of charge.To check whether your vehicle has been impacted, you can search your VIN number on the Australian Government's Vehicle Recalls website.Alternatively, you can visit the Toyota website to find a local dealer or call 1800 987 366 for further information.

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