Toyota HiLux 2026 Problems

The Toyota HiLux ute has been subject to an urgent recall due a power steering issue. It concerns 13,390 examples of the HiLux for the 2025 and 2026 model years. “The operation of the Electronic Power Steering System (EPS) may be impacted due to incorrect fitment of its wire harness during the installation of Toyota Genuine Bull Bar or Nudge Bar with light bar combination,” the notice reads. “During installation, the EPS wire harness ground connection may have been re-installed incorrectly. This may cause a poor electrical contact, potentially resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist whilst driving.“A loss of power steering assist whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”Toyota Australia said it is aware of one customer affected by the issue, who presented safely to a dealer, where the recall was actioned.The carmaker will contact affected owners to book an appointment at an official dealer to inspect the vehicle and rectify it if needed for free. The HiLux is Toyota’s most popular model in Australia and managed nearly 50,000 sales last year. It has continued this momentum into 2026, having already managed nearly 9000 sales up to March.