Toyota Avensis, Corolla, Prius Recall R/2006/103: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 39,372
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/103
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Avensis, Corolla, Prius vehicles built between 1 October 2001 and 31 December 2005. The connections at the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke of the steering column may become loose and if the symptoms are ignored steering control can be lost. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft extension and replace if necessary. This recall is staggered starting with Prius and Corrolla. Avensis customer letters will be sent out over the next three months. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connections at the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke of the steering column may become loose and if the symptoms are ignored steering control can be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible that the connections at the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke of the steering column may become loose and if the symptoms are ignored steering control can be lost. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft extension and replace if necessary. This recall is staggered starting with Prius and Corrolla. Avensis customer letters will be sent out over the next three months
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft extension and replace if necessary. This recall is staggered starting with Prius and Corrolla. Avensis customer letters will be sent out over the next three months.
Are You Affected?
Avensis, Corolla, Prius built between 1 October 2001 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Toyota estimates 39,372 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 DVSA reference R/2006/103. 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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| Auris, C-HR, CorollaHigh-Pressure Fuel Pump replacement on multiple models | Urgent | R/2024/514 | |
| CorollaBrake actuator Skid control ECU reprogram on Certain Toyota Corolla 24SD-146 | Urgent | R/2024/463 | |
| Auris, C-HR, CorollaAffected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2023/298 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2006/027 on 16 Aug 2006, for engine may surge or stall. The one launched after it was R/2006/165 on 21 Nov 2006, for possibility of tyre deflation. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/103, launched 13 September 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.