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Vehicle recall R/2018/305

Toyota GT86 recall: Due to improper valve train design inside the engine excessive stress is generated compared to the design condition

DVSA recall R/2018/305 names the Toyota GT86. It was launched 8 April 2019. It covers vehicles built 9 April 2012 to 24 May 2013.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2018/305
Launched
8 April 2019
Issued by
TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference
18SMD-105
Vehicles
3,505 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Excessive stress may cause the valve spring to fracture.

The fix

Replace the valve springs with improved components.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Toyota GT869 April 2012 to 24 May 20133,505
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Other recalls for these models

  • R/2016/184 Power steering assistance may be lost 4 October 2016, Toyota GT86

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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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