Toyota Yaris Recall R/2007/073: Seating Headrests May Detach & Airbag May Not Deploy Sufficiently In An Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 May 2007
- Launched
- 19,075
- vehicles in the UK
- RNP/WXB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 4 November 2005 and 31 July 2006. The following seat defects may occur a Front and rear seats: the locking performance of the headrest may be insufficient during an impact and may cause ejection of the headrest from the seat back. b Front seats only- The reliability of the side airbag deployment on the front seats may be insufficient during an impact and may not offer the protection intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the following remedial actions performed:-a) The rear seat headrest guide springs and buttons will be replaced.b) The front seat headrest supports will be replaced. c) The front seat back pads and covers will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The following seat defects may occur a Front and rear seats: the locking performance of the headrest may be insufficient during an impact and may cause ejection of the headrest from the seat back. b Front seats only- The reliability of the side airbag deployment on the front seats may be insufficient during an impact and may not offer the protection intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATING HEADRESTS MAY DETACH & AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY SUFFICIENTLY IN AN IMPACT Defect: It has been identified that the following seat defects may occur a Front and rear seats - the locking performance of the headrest may be insufficient during an impact and may cause ejection of the headrest from the seat back. b Front seats only- The reliability of the side airbag deployment on the front seats may be insufficient during an impact and may not offer the protection intended. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the following remedial actions performed:-a) The rear seat headrest guide springs and buttons will be replaced.b) The front seat headrest supports will be replaced. c) The front seat back pads and covers will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause ejection of the headrest from the seat back.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the following remedial actions performed:-a) The rear seat headrest guide springs and buttons will be replaced.b) The front seat headrest supports will be replaced. c) The front seat back pads and covers will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 4 November 2005 and 31 July 2006 may be included. Toyota estimates 19,075 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/WXB or the DVSA reference R/2007/073. 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/2006/130 on 27 Nov 2006, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2008/189 on 28 Jan 2009, for rear brake calipers may detach. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/073, launched 16 May 2007. 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.