Toyota Avensis Recall R/2002/024: Car Spoiler May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2002
- Launched
- 916
- vehicles in the UK
- RR60487
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 1 February 1999 and 30 July 2000. The car spoiler may become loose or detached. The recall notice describes the fix as: revise spoiler fixing method to bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The car spoiler may become loose or detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CAR SPOILER MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: There is a possibility that the car spoiler may become loose or detached. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to revise spoiler fixing method to bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: car spoiler may become detached.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: revise spoiler fixing method to bolts.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 1 February 1999 and 30 July 2000 may be included. Toyota estimates 916 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code RR60487 or the DVSA reference R/2002/024. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvensisDriver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment | Urgent | R/2022/346 | |
| Auris, Avensis, Corolla, RAV4There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak | Low | R/2021/104 | |
| Auris, Avensis, RAV4, VersoIncorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement | Low | R/2018/378 | |
| Auris, Avensis, CorollaA potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2018/340 | |
| Avensis, Avensis Verso, Corolla, YarisFront passenger air bag inflators containing degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/307 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2002/031 on 5 Aug 2002, for front passenger swivel seat and seat belt anchorage concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/138 on 13 Nov 2002, for rear brake pipe concern. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/024, launched 30 September 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.