Toyota Hilux recalls

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:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Wheel hub joints may not be tightened correctly

   Reported December 1, 2025Model years 2012–2019DVSA recall R/2025/477557 vehicles affected

   Some joints may not have been tightened correctly after chassis frame replacement. The nuts or bolts at specified mounting points or joints will be retightened.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Wheel hub and nut loose on Hilux

   Defect

   For affected vehicles that previously had the chassis frame replaced in a special facility there is a possibility that some joints were not correctly tightened.

   Remedy

   Retighten nuts and/or bolts in specific mounting or joint portions.

2. Brake booster piston strength may degrade

   Reported February 1, 2021Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2020/3502,638 vehicles affected

   The brake booster piston may lose strength. Its serial number will be checked and the piston replaced if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   THE STRENGTH OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER PISTON COULD DEGRADE

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the strength of the brake booster piston could degrade.

   Remedy

   Check the brake booster piston serial number and replace if necessary.

3. Incorrect driver airbag inflator may be fitted

   Reported September 25, 2017Model years 2008–2011DVSA recall R/2017/2348,534 vehicles affected

   A replacement airbag fitted during an earlier recall may be the wrong assembly and may not deploy as intended. Dealers will remove it and fit the correct version.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   WRONG DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR IS FITTED

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may have received the wrong replacement airbag assembly through a previous recall. This replacement air bag may not deploy as intended.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles remove existing air bag assembly and replace it with the correct version.

4. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

   Reported June 22, 2015Model years 2006–2015DVSA recall R/2015/095200,073 vehicles affected

   Moisture may enter the driver airbag inflator, making it more likely to rupture when deployed and send fragments into the cabin. The airbag will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MAY RUPTURE

   Defect

   Subject vehicles are fitted with driver's air bag assemblies with single stage inflators. There is an increases potential for moisture ingress which could make the inflator more susceptible to rupture during deployment. Fragments may injure occupants.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.

5. Steering pinch bolt may loosen

   Reported September 18, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/1035 vehicles affected

   The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may loosen, causing noise and steering wheel freeplay and, with continued use, loss of steering. The bolt and related parts will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING

   Defect

   The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. The bolt may loosen and cause abnormal noise and freeplay at the steering wheel. Prolonged use in this state may cause loss of steering.

   Remedy

   Inspect steering pinch bolt. If necessary replace intermediate shaft and bolt or intermediate shaft bolt and steering link assembly.

6. Driver's airbag may fail to deploy

   Reported April 22, 2014Model years 2005–2010DVSA recall R/2014/048157,260 vehicles affected

   A flexible cable in the steering column may become damaged as the wheel turns, interrupting the driver's airbag connection. The warning light may come on and the airbag may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. The remedy is to replace the spiral cables.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT FUNCTION

   Defect

   The steering column assembly in affected vehicles contains electrical connections to the driver's air bag module housed in a spiral cable assembly which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer the FFC could contact a small point of the retainer and become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. In FFC's with seven channel circuits this damage could occur to a circuit on the FFC that provides connectivity to the driver's air bag module. If connectivity is lost the air bag warning light will illuminate. In addition the driver's air bag could become deactivated causing it not to deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver.

   Remedy

   Replace spiral cables with new ones

7. Bedliner may detach from the vehicle

   Reported September 25, 2013Model years 2005–2012DVSA recall R/2013/09420,238 vehicles affected

   The body bedliner may not be secured correctly and could detach at high speed. It will be secured, and replaced if damaged.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BEDLINER MAY DETACH FROM DECK

   Defect

   It is possible that on single cab versions of the Hilux the body bedliner may not have been secured to body correctly. This could result in the bedliner detaching from the vehicle if it travels at high speeds.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and secure the body bedliner. If damaged the bedliner will be replaced.

8. Differential may affect steering control

   Reported June 11, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/060822 vehicles affected

   The differential may be the wrong specification, causing an incorrect speedometer reading. Selecting four-wheel drive on a hard, low-friction surface could affect directional control. The differential will be inspected and replaced if incorrect.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL

   Defect

   It is possible that the wrong specification differential unit (Crown Wheel & Pinion) has been installed. Not only can this give an incorrect speedometer reading but if four wheel drive is selected on hard surface/road with low friction then directional control of the vehicle can be affected.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and inspect differential if found to be the incorrect specification then replace with the correct specification differential.

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.