Toyota Avensis Recall R/2006/165: Possibility Of Tyre Deflation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 39
- vehicles in the UK
- rnp/mif/037
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 8 May 2006 and 19 June 2006. On certain Avensis vehicles equipped with 16 inch steel wheels due to the shape of the wheel trim there is a possibility that the edge of the wheel trim may interfere with the sidewall of the tyre. The dealer will replace the steel wheels (standard equipment) with aluminium alloy wheels. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On certain Avensis vehicles equipped with 16 inch steel wheels due to the shape of the wheel trim there is a possibility that the edge of the wheel trim may interfere with the sidewall of the tyre. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the wheel trims may rotate which could lead to interference with the tyre valve. In the worst case and if the vehicle is continuously driven in this condition loss of tyre pressure could ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF TYRE DEFLATION Defect: On certain Avensis vehicles equipped with 16 inch steel wheels due to the shape of the wheel trim there is a possibility that the edge of the wheel trim may interfere with the sidewall of the tyre. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the wheel trims may rotate which could lead to interference with the tyre valve. In the worst case and if the vehicle is continuously driven in this condition loss of tyre pressure could ensue. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steel wheels (standard equipment) replaced with aluminium alloy wheels.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to interference with the tyre valve.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steel wheels (standard equipment) with aluminium alloy wheels.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 8 May 2006 and 19 June 2006 may be included. Toyota estimates 39 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/037 or the DVSA reference R/2006/165. 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/2006/103 on 13 Sep 2006, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/091 on 22 Nov 2006, for possible loss of drive. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/165, launched 21 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.