Urgent car recall: Toyota issues urgent recall of 45,000 cars
Brands include Camry, Corolla, Kluger, Landcruiser, FJ Cruiser, Hilux and Prado.
Toyota has issued a huge recall of 45,000 cars, there are fears that they may suddenly stop.
Brands include Camry, Corolla, Kluger, Landcruiser, FJ Cruiser, Hilux and Prado.
The recall applies to cars sold nationally between October 2013 and April 2020.
Product Safety Australia lists the fault as: “The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating. If the fuel pump stops working, warning lights and messages may display on the instrument panel, and the engine may not run smoothly. This can result in the vehicle stalling and the vehicle may not be able to be restarted.”
A loss of power while driving could increase the risk of a crash, which may cause injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.
Toyota Australia will contact owners in writing with a notification advising of the recall and then re-contact once the parts are available. The repairs will be free of charge.
Vehicles affected in the safety recall:
Toyota Camry (GSV70)
Model Years 2013-2019
1,436 affected vehicles
Toyota Corolla (ZRE172)
Model Years 2013-2019
6,947 affected vehicles
Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ15)
Model Years 2013-2019
2,948 affected vehicles
Toyota Kluger (GSU50 and GSU55)
Model Years 2013-2019
22,982 affected vehicles
Toyota Hilux (TGN121)
Model Years 2013-2019
10,771 affected vehicles
Toyota Prado (GRJ150)
Model Years 2013-2019
483 affected vehicles
Toyota Land Cruiser (URJ202)
Model Years 2013-2019
116 affected vehicles
Total of 45,683 affected vehicles
Check your VIN number here.
For further information, consumers should contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEDT).
Michelle Connolly has worked as a photo director, social media manager and photo editor at some of Australia's biggest media companies, including New Idea. She is now editor of Practical Parenting and loving mum-of-two.
