Vehicle recall R/2004/163

Toyota Avensis recall: Vsc warning light may illuminate and the system stop working

DVSA recall R/2004/163 names the Toyota Avensis. It was launched 11 October 2004. It covers vehicles built 25 June 2004 to 7 July 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/163
Launched: 11 October 2004
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: SR60596
Vehicles: 321 across the lines below

What can go wrong

In rare cases the VSC (vehicle Stability Control) warning light may illuminate and the system stop working due to the Yaw rate sensor becoming disconnected internally. In even rarer cases the VSC may not function correctly even if the VSC light is not illuminated (partial disconnection). In these circumstances the VSC will not function. The VSC helps to prevent the vehicle from slipping sideways as a result of a strong front wheel skid or a strong rear wheel skid during cornering. The normal braking system is unaffected.

The fix

Recall vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect. If necessary replace the Yaw rate sensor.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Avensis	25 June 2004 to 7 July 2004	321

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/2004/192 Possibility that suspension arm bracket bolts may loosen 6 December 2004, Toyota Avensis
R/2004/066 Steering - wear of the intermediate shaft spline 5 May 2004, Toyota Avensis
R/2004/217 Inlet pipe and breather tube may leak 9 May 2005, Toyota Avensis
R/2003/126 Possible imbalance under heavy braking. 26 August 2003, Toyota Avensis
R/2003/125 Possible malfunction of curtain shield airbag 26 August 2003, Toyota Avensis
R/2006/103 Steering may fail 13 September 2006, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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