Toyota Landcruiser Recall R/2006/091: Possible Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 7,606
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/091
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Landcruiser vehicles built between 17 April 1996 and 6 January 1999. Due to insufficient strength of the rear axle drive shaft flange a fracture might develop under certain driving conditions. The dealer will replace the right and left hand rear axle drive shafts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to insufficient strength of the rear axle drive shaft flange a fracture might develop under certain driving conditions. In the worst case the flange may become detached causing the vehicle to become immobilised.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVE. Defect: Due to insufficient strength of the rear axle drive shaft flange a fracture might develop under certain driving conditions. In the worst case the flange may become detached causing the vehicle to become immobilised. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the right and left hand rear axle drive shafts replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to become immobilised.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the right and left hand rear axle drive shafts.
Are You Affected?
Landcruiser built between 17 April 1996 and 6 January 1999 may be included. Toyota estimates 7,606 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/2006/091. 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/2006/165 on 21 Nov 2006, for possibility of tyre deflation. The one launched after it was R/2006/130 on 27 Nov 2006, for engine may stall. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/091, launched 22 November 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.