Vehicle recall R/2002/171

Toyota Corolla and Toyota Verso recall: Two gears may be selected at the same time

DVSA recall R/2002/171 names the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Verso. It was launched 16 December 2002. It covers vehicles built 3 August 2002 to 9 October 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/171
Launched: 16 December 2002
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Vehicles: DVSA lists 50 on each model line

What can go wrong

Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the most serious case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.

The fix

Check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 50. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Corolla	3 August 2002 to 9 October 2002	50
Toyota Verso	3 August 2002 to 9 October 2002	50

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2002/138 Rear brake pipe concern 13 November 2002, Toyota Verso, Toyota Yaris
R/2003/041 Passenger front air bag concern 18 February 2003, Toyota Corolla
R/2002/098 Brake pedal stroke may increase 11 July 2002, Toyota Corolla
R/2002/052 Rear brake and hub security concern 20 May 2002, Toyota Corolla
R/2004/168 Brake fluid may leak 25 April 2005, Toyota MR2, Toyota Celica, Toyota Corolla
R/2006/125 Front seat passenger airbag may activate when turned off 25 July 2006, Toyota Verso

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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