Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D And 3 More Recall R/2006/057: Airbags May Not Inflate During A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2006
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/057
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Corolla Verso, Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D and 3 more vehicles built between 18 September 2003 and 16 December 2005. Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator used in the side airbag curtain shield airbag and knee airbag systems the subject airbags may not fully inflate during a collision resulting in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants. The dealer will replace the subject airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator used in the side airbag curtain shield airbag and knee airbag systems the subject airbags may not fully inflate during a collision resulting in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAGS MAY NOT INFLATE DURING A COLLISION Defect: Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator used in the side airbag curtain shield airbag and knee airbag systems the subject airbags may not fully inflate during a collision resulting in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject airbags.
Are You Affected?
Corolla Verso, Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D and 3 more built between 18 September 2003 and 16 December 2005 may be included. Toyota estimates 11 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/2006/057. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| RAV4The force-limiter in the seat belt retractor may not operate as designed | Urgent | R/2022/326 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2006/125 on 25 Jul 2006, for front seat passenger airbag may activate when turned off. The one launched after it was R/2006/012 on 9 Aug 2006, for front coil spring may fracture resulting in the possibility of tyre damage. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/057, launched 26 July 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.