Toyota Celica Recall R/2003/030: Possible Fuel Spillage When Petrol Cap Is Opened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 2,553
- vehicles in the UK
- RR60533
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Celica vehicles built between 25 March 2002 and 4 November 2002. The check valve in the fuel tank inlet that prevents reverse fuel flow is incorrectly fitted on some vehicles . This could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank. The dealer will correctly fit the check valve or if necessary replace the fuel tank and check valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The check valve in the fuel tank inlet that prevents reverse fuel flow is incorrectly fitted on some vehicles . This could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN PETROL CAP IS OPENED Defect: The check valve in the fuel tank inlet that prevents reverse fuel flow is incorrectly fitted on some vehicles . This could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank. Remedy: Correctly fit the check valve or if necessary replace the fuel tank and check valve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause fuel to spill out when the cap is opened if there is high internal pressure in the fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will correctly fit the check valve or if necessary replace the fuel tank and check valve.
Are You Affected?
Celica built between 25 March 2002 and 4 November 2002 may be included. Toyota estimates 2,553 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 RR60533 or the DVSA reference R/2003/030. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Lexus Gs-F, Lexus Rc-FLow pressure fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2026/151 | |
| Proace MAXPotential defect on fuel return pipes on certain Toyota Proace Max | Urgent | R/2026/036 | |
| Proace, Proace CityPotential defect of fuel supply rail on certain Toyota Proace and Proace City | Urgent | R/2026/017 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2003/041 on 18 Feb 2003, for passenger front air bag concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/059 on 12 Aug 2003, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/030, launched 12 March 2003. 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.