Vehicle recall R/2007/073

Toyota Yaris recall: Seating headrests may detach & airbag may not deploy sufficiently in an impact

DVSA recall R/2007/073 names the Toyota Yaris. It was launched 16 May 2007. It covers vehicles built 4 November 2005 to 31 July 2006.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/073
Launched: 16 May 2007
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: RNP/WXB
Vehicles: 19,075 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the following seat defects may occur a Front and rear seats - the locking performance of the headrest may be insufficient during an impact and may cause ejection of the headrest from the seat back. b Front seats only- The dependability of the side airbag deployment on the front seats may be insufficient during an impact and may not offer the protection intended.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the following remedial actions performed:-a) The rear seat headrest guide springs and buttons will be replaced.b) The front seat headrest supports will be replaced. c) The front seat back pads and covers will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Yaris	4 November 2005 to 31 July 2006	19,075

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/130 Engine may stall 27 November 2006, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Prius
R/2009/013 Fire may occur 6 April 2009, Toyota Yaris
R/2010/010 Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle 6 February 2010, Toyota Aygo, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso and others
R/2010/078 If deployed the airbag may endanger passenger 16 August 2010, Toyota Yaris
R/2011/090 Body trim may cause injury 13 September 2011, Toyota Yaris
R/2002/138 Rear brake pipe concern 13 November 2002, Toyota Verso, Toyota Yaris

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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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