Toyota Prius, Yaris, Yaris Verso Recall R/2006/130: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 7,893
- vehicles in the UK
- RNP/MIF/032
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Prius, Yaris, Yaris Verso vehicles built between 31 January 2001 and 8 November 2001. Due to improper moulding of the body of the crankshaft position sensor engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The dealer will replace the crankshaft position sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to improper moulding of the body of the crankshaft position sensor engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. In this condition the engine oil within the sensor's wiring connector may expand due to engine heat and could deform the sensor. In the worst case the connector may become disconnected which could cause the engine to stall while driving and restarting would not be possible.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: Due to improper moulding of the body of the crankshaft position sensor engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. In this condition the engine oil within the sensor's wiring connector may expand due to engine heat and could deform the sensor. In the worst case the connector may become disconnected which could cause the engine to stall while driving and restarting would not be possible. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft position sensor replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to stall while driving and restarting would not be possible.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the crankshaft position sensor.
Are You Affected?
Prius, Yaris, Yaris Verso built between 31 January 2001 and 8 November 2001 may be included. Toyota estimates 7,893 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 campaign code RNP/MIF/032 or the DVSA reference R/2006/130. 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/2006/091 on 22 Nov 2006, for possible loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2007/073 on 16 May 2007, for seating headrests may detach & airbag may not deploy sufficiently in an impact. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/130, launched 27 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.