Toyota HI LUX recalls

On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.

Fix: The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

27,327 vehicles · built 6 Sep 2022 to 5 Jun 2023

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

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

2,638 vehicles · built 28 Aug 2018 to 2 Mar 2019

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

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

• HI LUX: 4,267 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2008 to 17 Aug 2011
• HI LUX: 4,267 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2008 to 15 Aug 2011

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.

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

• HI LUX: vehicle count not given · built 26 Oct 2006 to 26 Oct 2012
• HI LUX: vehicle count not given · built 2 Jul 2003 to 30 Dec 2005
• HI LUX: vehicle count not given · built 4 Jan 2006 to 19 Aug 2011
• HI LUX: 128,365 vehicles · built 6 May 2011 to 13 Dec 2014

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.

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

5 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2014 to 7 Apr 2014

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.

Fix: Replace spiral cables with new ones

• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2005 to 8 Dec 2009
• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2005 to 23 Nov 2008
• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2006 to 12 Apr 2010
• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2006 to 25 May 2007
• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2007 to 18 Jul 2008
• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2006 to 18 Dec 2006
• HI LUX: 26,210 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2005 to 12 Apr 2010

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.

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

• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 8 Dec 2006 to 30 Jul 2010
• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2005 to 3 Nov 2012
• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2005 to 3 Oct 2006
• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2011 to 29 Nov 2012
• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 29 Oct 2007 to 27 Oct 2011
• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 5 Oct 2006 to 10 Aug 2011
• HI LUX: 3,373 vehicles · built 9 Feb 2011 to 9 Feb 2011

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.

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

822 vehicles · built 10 Aug 2011 to 26 Nov 2011

It has been established that when the ambient temperature is cold and the fuel in the fuel tank is low air could be inhaled from the fuel tank vent tube into the fuel filter. This air could then pass into the fuel pump resulting in the vehicle surging or in the worst case the engine stalling.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank vent tube replaced.

1,218 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2005 to 15 Dec 2005