Toyota Avensis Recall R/2009/084: Towing Hitch May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/084
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 28 October 2008 and 10 February 2009. Equipped with a genuine Toyota towing hitch the hitch installation bolts were over-tightened. The dealer will replace the hitch installation bolts and tightened to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Equipped with a genuine Toyota towing hitch the hitch installation bolts were over-tightened. In the worst case the bolts may break under certain conditions of usage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOWING HITCH MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified thaton certain vehicles equipped with a genuine Toyota towing hitch the hitch installation bolts were over-tightened. In the worst case the bolts may break under certain conditions of usage. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the hitch installation bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: towing hitch may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the hitch installation bolts and tightened to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 28 October 2008 and 10 February 2009 may be included. Toyota estimates 6 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/2009/084. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| AvensisDriver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment | Urgent | R/2022/346 | |
| Auris, Avensis, Corolla, RAV4There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak | Low | R/2021/104 | |
| Auris, Avensis, RAV4, VersoIncorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement | Low | R/2018/378 | |
| Auris, Avensis, CorollaA potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2018/340 | |
| Avensis, Avensis Verso, Corolla, YarisFront passenger air bag inflators containing degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/307 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2009/013 on 6 Apr 2009, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2010/010 on 6 Feb 2010, for accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/084, launched 18 November 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.