Vehicle recall R/2006/165

Toyota Avensis recall: Possibility of tyre deflation

DVSA recall R/2006/165 names the Toyota Avensis. It was launched 21 November 2006. It covers vehicles built 8 May 2006 to 19 June 2006.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/165
Launched: 21 November 2006
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: rnp/mif/037
Vehicles: 39 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain Avensis vehicles equipped with 16 inch steel wheels due to the shape of the wheel trim there is a possibility that the edge of the wheel trim may interfere with the sidewall of the tyre. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the wheel trims may rotate which could lead to interference with the tyre valve. In the most serious case and if the vehicle is continuously driven in this condition loss of tyre pressure could ensue.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the steel wheels (standard equipment) replaced with aluminium alloy wheels.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Avensis	8 May 2006 to 19 June 2006	39

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/103 Steering may fail 13 September 2006, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla
R/2004/217 Inlet pipe and breather tube may leak 9 May 2005, Toyota Avensis
R/2004/192 Possibility that suspension arm bracket bolts may loosen 6 December 2004, Toyota Avensis
R/2004/163 Vsc warning light may illuminate and the system stop working 11 October 2004, Toyota Avensis
R/2004/066 Steering - wear of the intermediate shaft spline 5 May 2004, Toyota Avensis
R/2009/084 Towing hitch may detach 18 November 2009, Toyota Avensis

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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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