Toyota Corolla Recall R/2002/098: Brake Pedal Stroke May Increase, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 4,025
- vehicles in the UK
- RR60503
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Corolla vehicles built between 5 March 2002 and 30 May 2002. Certain brake master cylinder reservoir cap air vents are blocked. The dealer will replace reservoir cap if faulty. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain brake master cylinder reservoir cap air vents are blocked. If the vehicle is driven in this condition for long term a vacuum is created in the reservoir tank as brake pads wear. There is a possibility that this vacuum may cause the brake pedal stroke to increase.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL STROKE MAY INCREASE Defect: Certain brake master cylinder reservoir cap air vents are blocked. If the vehicle is driven in this condition for long term a vacuum is created in the reservoir tank as brake pads wear. There is a possibility that this vacuum may cause the brake pedal stroke to increase. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace reservoir cap if faulty.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the brake pedal stroke to increase.
The Fix
The dealer will replace reservoir cap if faulty.
Are You Affected?
Corolla built between 5 March 2002 and 30 May 2002 may be included. Toyota estimates 4,025 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 RR60503 or the DVSA reference R/2002/098. 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?.
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2002/052 on 20 May 2002, for rear brake and hub security concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/099 on 11 Jul 2002, for possibility of fuel leak. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/098, launched 11 July 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.