Toyota Landcruiser Recall R/2005/064: Possibility Of The Lower Ball Joints Wearing Prematurely And Possibly Separating, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2005
- Launched
- 2,218
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60620
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Landcruiser vehicles built between 22 May 2001 and 21 December 2001. With the fron t suspension lower ball joints there is a possibility that the surgace of the ball joints may have been scrateched. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the lower suspension control arm ball joints. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With the fron t suspension lower ball joints there is a possibility that the surgace of the ball joints may have been scrateched. If the vehicle is operated gor an extended period of time in this condition the ball joints may experience excessive wear and looseness causing noise and vibration in the front suspension. In extreme cases the lower ball joints may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WEARING PREMATURELY AND POSSIBLY SEPARATING Defect: Due to a manufacturing issue with the fron t suspension lower ball joints there is a possibility that the surgace of the ball joints may have been scrateched. If the vehicle is operated gor an extended period of time in this condition the ball joints may experience excessive wear and looseness causing noise and vibration in the front suspension. In extreme cases the lower ball joints may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the lower suspension control arm ball joints.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause noise and vibration in the front suspension.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the lower suspension control arm ball joints.
Are You Affected?
Landcruiser built between 22 May 2001 and 21 December 2001 may be included. Toyota estimates 2,218 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 SR60620 or the DVSA reference R/2005/064. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZ4X, C-HR, Highlander, Landcruiser and 3 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/466 | |
| LandcruiserEGR flange could corrode and crack | Low | R/2017/133 | |
| LandcruiserLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/108 | |
| LandcruiserPossible loss of drive | Urgent | R/2006/091 | |
| LandcruiserThe front seat belt installation may be loose | Urgent | R/2003/124 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2004/217 on 9 May 2005, for inlet pipe and breather tube may leak. The one launched after it was R/2005/127 on 6 Mar 2006, for steering relay rod may crack. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/064, launched 27 July 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.