Toyota Corolla, Verso Recall R/2002/171: Two Gears May Be Selected At The Same Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Dec 2002
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/171
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Corolla, Verso vehicles built between 3 August 2002 and 9 October 2002. Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. The dealer will check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the worst case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TWO GEARS MAY BE SELECTED AT THE SAME TIME Defect: Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the worst case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up. Remedy: Check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.
The Fix
The dealer will check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.
Are You Affected?
Corolla, Verso built between 3 August 2002 and 9 October 2002 may be included. Toyota estimates 50 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 DVSA reference R/2002/171. 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/2002/138 on 13 Nov 2002, for rear brake pipe concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/041 on 18 Feb 2003, for passenger front air bag concern. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/171, launched 16 December 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.