Toyota Celica recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Toyota Celica from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver airbag inflator may deploy slowly or rupture

    Reported October 5, 2020Model years 1997–1999DVSA recall R/2020/019150,344 vehicles affected

    Moisture absorbed by the driver's airbag propellant may cause slow deployment or inflator rupture. The inflator or airbag assembly will be replaced; remedy parts are still being prepared.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture
    Remedy
    Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Toyota is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts

  2. Driver air bag inflator may rupture or underinflate

    Reported January 22, 2020Model years 1998–1999NHTSA campaign 20V033000138,842 vehicles affected

    Moisture may cause the driver air bag inflator to rupture or the air bag to underinflate, potentially sending metal fragments toward occupants or reducing protection in a crash. Owners may self-inspect or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel; dealers will inspect potentially affected inflators and replace them as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. Potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. Based on the inspection, dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate one, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall is 20TB01 and 20TA01.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  3. Load capacity labels may be missing

    Reported February 3, 2010Model years 2005NHTSA campaign 10V035000271,417 vehicles affected

    Required load carrying capacity labels are missing, so the vehicles do not meet the applicable standard. Dealers will mail corrected labels or install them free of charge and correct the owner's manual.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
    Consequence
    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
    Notes
    OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  4. Brake master cylinder seal may leak

    Reported April 25, 2005Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2004/16820,808 vehicles affected

    Corrosion in the brake master cylinder seal groove may cause brake fluid to leak or air to enter the cylinder, increasing stopping distance. Vehicles will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
    Defect
    Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy
    Vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.

  5. Daytime running lamps may be too bright

    Reported November 29, 2004Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 04V56600092,577 vehicles affected

    The daytime running lamp luminous intensity does not meet the required standard. Dealers will install a resistor to reduce its intensity.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Defect
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) WILL BE MODIFIED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    Notes
    TOYOTA RECALL NO. 50D.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  6. Brake master cylinder seal area may corrode

    Reported September 17, 2004Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 04V455000109,056 vehicles affected

    Corrosion near a rubber seal may allow brake fluid to leak or air to enter the master cylinder, increasing stopping distance. Dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it and the booster if necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
    Defect
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RECESS RETAINS A RUBBER SEAL RING, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER BODY, AND MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO AN IMPROPER WASHING PROCESS.
    Consequence
    IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
    Notes
    TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 40K.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  7. Fuel may spill when the cap is opened

    Reported March 12, 2003Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2003/0302,553 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly fitted fuel tank check valve may allow fuel to spill when the cap is opened if tank pressure is high. The valve will be fitted correctly or, if needed, the tank and valve will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN PETROL CAP IS OPENED
    Defect
    The check valve in the fuel tank inlet that prevents reverse fuel flow is incorrectly fitted on some vehicles . This could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank.
    Remedy
    Correctly fit the check valve or if necessary replace the fuel tank and check valve.

  8. Fuel tank check valve may separate and allow fuel to spill

    Reported March 5, 2003Model years 2002–2003NHTSA campaign 03V07400015,048 vehicles affected

    The fuel tank check valve may separate from the inlet pipe and fall into the tank, allowing fuel to spill from the pipe during refuelling. Fuel may ignite if it contacts an ignition source. Dealers will inspect and repair the valve if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE INLET PIPE AND FALL INTO THE FUEL TANK. IF THE CHECK VALVE FALLS INTO THE TANK, FUEL MAY SPILL FROM THE FUEL INLET PIPE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF DURING FUELING.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    Notes
    TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 30B.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  9. Driver airbag may not deploy

    Reported April 20, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V0780002,543 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly machined inflator case may prevent the airbag from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of driver injury. Replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    AIR BAG INFLATOR CASE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
    Consequence
    IN AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
    Remedy
    REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR UNIT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: AIR BAG.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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