Toyota Avensis Recall R/2004/163: Vsc Warning Light May Illuminate And The System Stop Working, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Oct 2004
- Launched
- 321
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60596
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 25 June 2004 and 7 July 2004. In rare cases the VSC (vehicle Stability Control) warning light may illuminate and the system stop working due to the Yaw rate sensor becoming disconnected internally. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and inspect. If necessary replace the Yaw rate sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases the VSC (vehicle Stability Control) warning light may illuminate and the system stop working due to the Yaw rate sensor becoming disconnected internally. In even rarer cases the VSC may not function correctly even if the VSC light is not illuminated (partial disconnection). In these circumstances the VSC will not function. The VSC helps to prevent the vehicle from slipping sideways as a result of a strong front wheel skid or a strong rear wheel skid during cornering. The normal braking system is unaffected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VSC WARNING LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE SYSTEM STOP WORKING Defect: In rare cases the VSC (vehicle Stability Control) warning light may illuminate and the system stop working due to the Yaw rate sensor becoming disconnected internally. In even rarer cases the VSC may not function correctly even if the VSC light is not illuminated (partial disconnection). In these circumstances the VSC will not function. The VSC helps to prevent the vehicle from slipping sideways as a result of a strong front wheel skid or a strong rear wheel skid during cornering. The normal braking system is unaffected. Remedy: Recall vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect. If necessary replace the Yaw rate sensor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vsc warning light may illuminate and the system stop working.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and inspect. If necessary replace the Yaw rate sensor.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 25 June 2004 and 7 July 2004 may be included. Toyota estimates 321 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.
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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 SR60596 or the DVSA reference R/2004/163. 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/2004/066 on 5 May 2004, for wear of the intermediate shaft spline. The one launched after it was R/2004/192 on 6 Dec 2004, for possibility that suspension arm bracket bolts may loosen. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/163, launched 11 October 2004. 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.