Toyota Avensis Recall R/2003/125: Possible Malfunction Of Curtain Shield Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60557
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 8 March 2003 and 17 March 2003. The crimping connector of the inflator cartridge may be incorrectly assembled with the curtain airbag on certain vehicles. The dealer will replace the curtain shield airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crimping connector of the inflator cartridge may be incorrectly assembled with the curtain airbag on certain vehicles. In the event of airbag activation full deployment of the curtain shield cannot be guaranteed due to this condition.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG Defect: The crimping connector of the inflator cartridge may be incorrectly assembled with the curtain airbag on certain vehicles. In the event of airbag activation full deployment of the curtain shield cannot be guaranteed due to this condition. Remedy: Replace the curtain shield airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible malfunction of curtain shield airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the curtain shield airbag.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 8 March 2003 and 17 March 2003 may be included. Toyota estimates 31 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 SR60557 or the DVSA reference R/2003/125. 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/2003/059 on 12 Aug 2003, for possible fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/126 on 26 Aug 2003, for possible imbalance under heavy braking. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/125, launched 26 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.