Toyota Avensis Recall R/2004/192: Possibility That Suspension Arm Bracket Bolts May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Dec 2004
- Launched
- 1,372
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60610
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 16 August 2004 and 3 September 2004. Anti-chipping paint (foam filled vinyl chloride) was applied in error to the clamping area where the rear lower suspension arm brackets are connected. The dealer will check and if necessary remove the incorrectly applied paint then re torque the bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Anti-chipping paint (foam filled vinyl chloride) was applied in error to the clamping area where the rear lower suspension arm brackets are connected. This could lead to the bolts loosening over time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET BOLTS MAY LOOSEN Defect: Anti-chipping paint (foam filled vinyl chloride) was applied in error to the clamping area where the rear lower suspension arm brackets are connected. This could lead to the bolts loosening over time. Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles. Check and if necessary remove the incorrectly applied paint then re torque the bolts.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the bolts loosening over time.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary remove the incorrectly applied paint then re torque the bolts.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 16 August 2004 and 3 September 2004 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,372 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 SR60610 or the DVSA reference R/2004/192. 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/2004/163 on 11 Oct 2004, for vsc warning light may illuminate and the system stop working. The one launched after it was R/2004/198 on 14 Mar 2005, for possbility that the stop lamp could fail. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/192, launched 6 December 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.