Toyota Avensis Recall R/2003/126: Possible Imbalance Under Heavy Braking, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 1,537
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60556
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 15 January 2003 and 14 March 2003. The brake pipes leading into the ABS actuator may have been incorrectly positioned. The dealer will check and reposition the brake pipes if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pipes leading into the ABS actuator may have been incorrectly positioned. This could cause an imbalance in performance under heavy braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE IMBALANCE UNDER HEAVY BRAKING. Defect: The brake pipes leading into the ABS actuator may have been incorrectly positioned. This could cause an imbalance in performance under heavy braking. Remedy: Check and reposition the brake pipes if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an imbalance in performance under heavy braking.
The Fix
The dealer will check and reposition the brake pipes if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 15 January 2003 and 14 March 2003 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,537 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 SR60556 or the DVSA reference R/2003/126. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2003/125 on 26 Aug 2003, for possible malfunction of curtain shield airbag. The one launched after it was R/2003/124 on 3 Dec 2003, for the front seat belt installation may be loose. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/126, 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.