Toyota Urban Cruiser 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. Rear door handle may seize

   Reported August 31, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/321521 vehicles affected

   Insufficient grease may allow corrosion to develop on an internal spring, causing the rear door handle linkage to bind or seize. The rear door handles will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Title of Recall Rear Door Outside Handle replacement on Urban Cruiser

   Defect

   During the manufacturing process of the rear outer door handle an insufficient amount of grease may have been applied to components of the internal linkage. As a result corrosion may develop on an internal spring over time. Which may cause it to bind or seize.

   Remedy

   Replacement of the rear door handles

2. Seat covers may prevent side airbag deployment

   Reported November 4, 2019Model years 2008–2013DVSA recall R/2019/33319,435 vehicles affected

   Incorrectly fitted front seat covers may prevent the seat mounted side airbag from deploying properly. The covers will be inspected and incorrectly fitted ones replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   INCORRECTLY INSTALLED COVERS COULD PREVENT THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING

   Defect

   Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.

   Remedy

   Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers

3. Power window switch may overheat and melt

   Reported December 1, 2015Model years 2005–2010DVSA recall R/2015/206863,142 vehicles affected

   A coating issue in the driver's power window master switch may cause a short circuit, overheating and melting. The switch will be inspected and coated; it will be replaced if signs of malfunction are found.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   RISK OF FIRE

   Defect

   Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver�s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt

   Remedy

   Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.

4. Turbocharger oil may cause engine damage or fire

   Reported January 7, 2015Model years 2008–2014DVSA recall R/2014/16039,420 vehicles affected

   Oil may build up in the turbocharger and enter the combustion chamber, causing engine damage. In extreme cases, oil could be ejected and cause a fire if it meets an ignition source. Depending on diagnosis, modify the intercooler layout, update ECU software, or upgrade the turbocharger and/or vacuum pump.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   RISK OF FIRE

   Defect

   Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy

   Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump

5. Seat adjustment locking spring may fail

   Reported April 22, 2014Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2014/05030,951 vehicles affected

   The front seat adjustment locking spring may fail, leaving the seat unlocked; it could move in a crash. The spring will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   SEAT RAIL MECHANISM COULD FAIL

   Defect

   The drivers and front passengers seat forward/rearward adjustment mechanism locking spring could fail under repeated operation of the mechanism. The seat may not lock into the adjusted position. If the vehicle is operated with a broken seat rail spring the seat could move in the event of a crash

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spring.

6. Steering column mounting bracket may fail

   Reported April 22, 2014Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2014/04912,015 vehicles affected

   Repeatedly and forcibly turning the steering to full lock may cause the mounting bracket to fail and the steering column to detach. The bracket will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME UNSECURED

   Defect

   The steering column mounting bracket may not be of sufficient strength if the steering is repeatedly and forcibly turned on full lock. This over a prolonged period can result in the failure of the bracket and ultimate detachment of the steering column.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and replace the steering column mounting bracket.

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.