Toyota Auris, Avensis, Aygo And 4 More Recall R/2010/010: Accelerator Pedal May Fail To Return To Idle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2010
- Launched
- 174,426
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/010
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Auris, Avensis, Aygo and 4 more vehicles built between 1 February 2005 and 5 January 2010. Condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. The dealer will fit the a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE Defect: It has been identified that on affected vehicles condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar fitted into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm. The subject bar also strengthens the reaction force of the spring that returns the accelerator pedal to it's non-pressed position.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm.
Are You Affected?
Auris, Avensis, Aygo and 4 more built between 1 February 2005 and 5 January 2010 may be included. Toyota estimates 174,426 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/2010/010. 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/2009/084 on 18 Nov 2009, for towing hitch may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/078 on 16 Aug 2010, for if deployed the airbag may endanger passenger. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/010, launched 6 February 2010. 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.