Toyota Recall - Information & Updates

The Toyota C-HR is the subject of a fresh recall, with 14,480 units of the small SUV built between 2019 and 2023 recalled for a potential fire risk.

Toyota Australia has recalled 831 examples of its Tundra pick up built between 2022 and 2024 over concerns the reverse lights may not function correctly.A recall notice published by Australia’s vehicle recall regulator reads: “Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the internal circuit board of the reverse lamps over time. As a result, the reverse lamps may not illuminate as intended. Also, the rear-view camera may become activated whilst driving.”In extreme cases, the notice said: “If the traffic behind is unable to identify if the vehicle is reversing, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”Once parts become available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Toyota to book an appointment to have this issue rectified, free of charge.The issue is impacting all Tundras sold globally, with more than 440,000 cars in the US – where the Tundra is built – also recalled.Australians have bought 769 examples of the Toyota Tundra since it was first officially launched in Australia in November 2024, with all models presumed to be affected. The remaining impacted vehicles are likely to be individual imports purchased prior to its official release.

It’s been a three-row SUV family favourite for generations with a hard won reputation for space, reliability and performance on- and off-road. But now the current 300 Series version of the Toyota LandCruiser (and its Lexus LX sibling) has been recalled for a potential fault in one of the modules controlling its 10-speed automatic transmission.

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.

In a statement reminiscent of a Clarke and Dawe skit from the early 1990s, Toyota Australia has issued a recall for more than 30,000 Kluger SUVs after it was found that there’s a risk that the front might fall off - or some of it, at least.

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.

Toyota Australia has announced that 524 LandCruiser Prados sold locally have been recalled due to an assembly fault when fitting the optional Electric Brake Controller.Its cross-platform twin, the Lexus GX550, has also been impacted, with 28 Australian examples affected by the recall.According to Toyota and Lexus an error in fitting instructions for the Electric Brake Controller, which is designed to synthesise the vehicle's brakes with a trailer’s brakes, the lower driver’s airbag (which was removed during the accessory fitment) may have been reinstalled using the incorrect torque.Toyota and Lexus said: “This may cause the bolts to loosen and the airbag may not deploy as designed in the event of a collision, which could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”The issue only impacts Prados with build dates of between June 24 2024 and October 3 2024, while only GX550s built between March 6 2024 and September 17 2024 have been impacted.Both brands will contact owners of affected vehicles to arrange an inspection of the Electric Brake Controller, and if required, complete the recall free of charge. This will take approximately one hour.LandCruiser Prado owners can check if their VIN number on the list of affected vehicles here, while GX550 owners can check their VIN numbers here.

In May this year Toyota Motor Sales USA issued a recall notice covering in excess of 100,000 vehicles; specifically twin-turbo V6 petrol-powered versions of the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up and Lexus LX600 luxury three-row SUV from 2022-2023.

Toyota has announced a recall for a large group of Corolla Cross small SUVs affected by a defect which could result in the car rolling away when parked.

It's not like Toyota to get something so wrong, but there's really no other way to describe the launch of the bZ4X - and its Subaru Solterra twin - which has seen the wheels come off (bad pun intended) the Japanese giant's grand EV ambitions.This was supp