Toyota Landcruiser Recall R/2003/059: Possible Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 131
- vehicles in the UK
- RR60539
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Landcruiser vehicles built between 29 March 2002 and 22 March 2003. The fuel injection system pulsation damper may have been damaged during manufacture. The dealer will fit a modified pulsation damper. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel injection system pulsation damper may have been damaged during manufacture. As a consequence it may leak and cause a fire hazard in the presence of a heat or ignition source.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK Defect: The fuel injection system pulsation damper may have been damaged during manufacture. As a consequence it may leak and cause a fire hazard in the presence of a heat or ignition source. Remedy: Fit a modified pulsation damper.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified pulsation damper.
Are You Affected?
Landcruiser built between 29 March 2002 and 22 March 2003 may be included. Toyota estimates 131 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 RR60539 or the DVSA reference R/2003/059. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZ4X, C-HR, Highlander, Landcruiser and 3 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/466 | |
| LandcruiserEGR flange could corrode and crack | Low | R/2017/133 | |
| LandcruiserLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/108 | |
| LandcruiserPossible loss of drive | Urgent | R/2006/091 | |
| LandcruiserPossibility of the lower ball joints wearing prematurely and possibly separating | Urgent | R/2005/064 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2003/030 on 12 Mar 2003, for possible fuel spillage when petrol cap is opened. The one launched after it was R/2003/125 on 26 Aug 2003, for possible malfunction of curtain shield airbag. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/059, launched 12 August 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.