Toyota IQ recalls

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.

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

7,884 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2008 to 27 Sep 2010

Due to possible contamination within a brake pipe on right-hand drive vehicles foreign material can potential enter the brake master cylinder and cause damage to the brake seals. This can result in a reduction of braking efficiency and increased brake travel.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles where the brake master cylinder and offending brake pipe will be replaced.

12,167 vehicles · built 30 Oct 2008 to 19 May 2010

If the vehicle is driven over/on certain types of roadside safety side strips (Rumble Strips) it is possible that the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit could incorrectly interpret the signal from the sensor. This could result in the need for the driver to apply extra effort into steering the vehicle under some driving conditions.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and either reprogramme the EPS control unit or the replacement of the steering column and control unit.

• IQ: 12,799 vehicles · built 22 Jan 2009 to 29 Jan 2009
• IQ: 12,799 vehicles · built 12 Mar 2009 to 22 Oct 2010
• IQ: 12,799 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2008 to 11 Mar 2009
• IQ: 12,799 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2008 to 19 Mar 2009
• IQ: 12,799 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2009 to 22 Oct 2010
• IQ: 12,799 vehicles · built 21 Apr 2009 to 2 Nov 2009

It has been identified that on affected vehicles condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar fitted into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm. The subject bar also strengthens the reaction force of the spring that returns the accelerator pedal to it's non-pressed position.

174,426 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2008 to 30 Nov 2009