Toyota Yaris Recall R/2009/013: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 45,335
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/013
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 13 June 2005 and 17 April 2007. The possibility exists that the sound insulator beneath the front seatbelt pretensioner may become damaged by the high temperature gas generated when the device is activated during a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the sound insulator removed from beneath the centre body pillars. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the sound insulator beneath the front seatbelt pretensioner may become damaged by the high temperature gas generated when the device is activated during a collision. In the worst case should the insulator ignite a post-collision fire may ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the sound insulator beneath the front seatbelt pretensioner may become damaged by the high temperature gas generated when the device is activated during a collision. In the worst case should the insulator ignite a post-collision fire may ensue. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the sound insulator removed from beneath the centre body pillars.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the sound insulator removed from beneath the centre body pillars.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 13 June 2005 and 17 April 2007 may be included. Toyota estimates 45,335 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/2009/013. 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/2008/189 on 28 Jan 2009, for rear brake calipers may detach. The one launched after it was R/2009/084 on 18 Nov 2009, for towing hitch may detach. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/013, launched 6 April 2009. 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.