UK Vehicle Recall Check
Toyota is the world's largest car manufacturer and a top-tier UK seller, with millions of Yaris, Corollas, RAV4s and Hiluxes on UK roads. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Toyota has a strong reputation for reliability, but it has also issued large UK safety recalls over the past decade — including the global Takata airbag programme that affected millions of Toyotas, plus a high-profile bZ4X wheel-hub-bolt campaign that briefly paused deliveries of the brand's first dedicated EV. Toyota repairs every safety recall free of charge, but because Toyotas are kept for a long time and often change keepers, recall letters can miss the current owner. A 30-second check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Toyota Centre.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Toyota? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Toyota, including the Aygo, Aygo X, Yaris, Yaris Cross, Corolla, Corolla Cross, C-HR, RAV4, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Hilux, Prius, Camry, GR86, GR Yaris, GR Supra, Mirai, bZ4X, Proace and Proace City. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Wheel-hub bolt torque defect on the brand's first dedicated EV: in rare cases the bolts could loosen and a wheel could detach. Deliveries paused while the recall fix was developed.
Hybrid system inverter software defect that could, under specific fault conditions, cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode and lose drive power.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme — one of the largest recall campaigns in automotive history, affecting many Toyota model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Toyota safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Proace Max | Potential defect on fuel return pipes on certain Toyota Proace Max |
| Feb 2026 | SUPRA | RWT (reinforced water tightness) starter on Toyota 4-cylinder GR Supra |
| Feb 2026 | PROACE | Potential defect of fuel supply rail on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Feb 2026 | PROACE CITY | Potential defect of fuel supply rail on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Jan 2026 | Proace City Verso EV | In-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Jan 2026 | PROACE EV | In-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Jan 2026 | PROACE CITY EV | In-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Jan 2026 | PROACE CITY | In-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Jan 2026 | PROACE | In-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Jan 2026 | Proace Verso EV | In-Vehicle Infotainment ECU software update via OTA on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City |
| Dec 2025 | C-HR | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | LANDCRUISER | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | Hilux | Wheel hub and nut loose on Hilux |
| Dec 2025 | YARIS CROSS | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | MIRAI | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | RAV4 | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | HIGHLANDER | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | bZ4X | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Nov 2025 | COROLLA | Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models |
| Nov 2025 | Corolla Cross | Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models |
Every Toyota check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Toyota Aygo
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Toyota Aygo
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Toyota vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Hilux, Proace, Proace City and Proace Verso are all UK-registered Toyotas and are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check.
No. Lexus is Toyota's premium sister brand but has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Lexus page for any UK-registered Lexus — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Only if it is still outstanding for the VIN. Once a Toyota Centre has logged the airbag-inflator replacement against the VIN, the recall is marked completed and will no longer appear as outstanding.
Toyota is part of Toyota Motor Corporation. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Toyota maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.