Toyota RAV4 Recall R/2006/049: Road Wheel Spokes May Crack And Separate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Jun 2006
- Launched
- 851
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/049
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled RAV4 vehicles built between 4 July 2001 and 15 September 2004. Steel wheels of insufficient strength have been fitted to some grades of RAV4 vehicles fitted with diesel engines. The dealer will replace the wheels with those of an improved quality. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Steel wheels of insufficient strength have been fitted to some grades of RAV4 vehicles fitted with diesel engines. The possibility then exist that a crack may appear on the spoke(s) of the wheel which in the worst case could cause the spoke to separate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROAD WHEEL SPOKES MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE Defect: It has been identified that steel wheels of insufficient strength have been fitted to some grades of RAV4 vehicles fitted with diesel engines. The possibility then exist that a crack may appear on the spoke(s) of the wheel which in the worst case could cause the spoke to separate. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have their wheels replaced with those of an improved quality.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the spoke to separate.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wheels with those of an improved quality.
Are You Affected?
RAV4 built between 4 July 2001 and 15 September 2004 may be included. Toyota estimates 851 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/2006/049. 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/2005/127 on 6 Mar 2006, for steering relay rod may crack. The one launched after it was R/2006/125 on 25 Jul 2006, for front seat passenger airbag may activate when turned off. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/049, launched 6 June 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.