Toyota Celica, Corolla, MR2 Recall R/2004/168: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2005
- Launched
- 6,936
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60599
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Celica, Corolla, MR2 vehicles built between 1 September 1999 and 1 September 2000. Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance. Remedy: Vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Celica, Corolla, MR2 built between 1 September 1999 and 1 September 2000 may be included. Toyota estimates 6,936 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 SR60599 or the DVSA reference R/2004/168. 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/2004/198 on 14 Mar 2005, for possbility that the stop lamp could fail. The one launched after it was R/2004/217 on 9 May 2005, for inlet pipe and breather tube may leak. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/168, launched 25 April 2005. 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.