Vehicle recall R/2004/168

Toyota MR2 and others recall: Brake fluid may leak

DVSA recall R/2004/168 names the Toyota MR2, Toyota Celica and Toyota Corolla. It was launched 25 April 2005. It covers vehicles built 1 September 1999 to 1 September 2000.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/168
Launched: 25 April 2005
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: SR60599
Vehicles: 6,936 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.

The fix

Vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 6,936.
Model	Built
Toyota Celica	1 September 1999 to 1 September 2000
Toyota Corolla	1 September 1999 to 1 September 2000
Toyota MR2	1 September 1999 to 1 September 2000

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/2006/103 Steering may fail 13 September 2006, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla
R/2003/030 Possible fuel spillage when petrol cap is opened 12 March 2003, Toyota Celica
R/2003/041 Passenger front air bag concern 18 February 2003, Toyota Corolla
R/2002/171 Two gears may be selected at the same time 16 December 2002, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso
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

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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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