Toyota RAV4 Recall R/2006/012: Front Coil Spring May Fracture Resulting In The Possibility Of Tyre Damage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 9 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 1,998
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/012
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled RAV4 vehicles built between 19 May 1995 and 31 July 1995. Due to insufficient surface treatment prior to painting the paint on the front coil springs may not have adhered properly. The dealer will replace the both front coil springs with quality assured items. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to insufficient surface treatment prior to painting the paint on the front coil springs may not have adhered properly. This can render the spring susceptible to corrosion in environments where road salt is used. Prolonged use of the vehicle in this condition may cause the spring to fracture which in extreme cases can lead to tyre damage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT COIL SPRING MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF TYRE DAMAGE Defect: Due to insufficient surface treatment prior to painting the paint on the front coil springs may not have adhered properly. This can render the spring susceptible to corrosion in environments where road salt is used. Prolonged use of the vehicle in this condition may cause the spring to fracture which in extreme cases can lead to tyre damage. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both front coil springs replaced with quality assured items.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the spring to fracture which in extreme cases can lead to tyre damage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the both front coil springs with quality assured items.
Are You Affected?
RAV4 built between 19 May 1995 and 31 July 1995 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,998 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 DVSA reference R/2006/012. 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/2006/057 on 26 Jul 2006, for airbags may not inflate during a collision. The one launched after it was R/2006/027 on 16 Aug 2006, for engine may surge or stall. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/012, launched 9 August 2006. 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.