Toyota Avensis Recall R/2011/005: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Feb 2011
- Launched
- 15,639
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/005
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 10 July 2000 and 9 July 2008. During the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 10 July 2000 and 9 July 2008 may be included. Toyota estimates 15,639 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/2011/005. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2010/198 on 6 Dec 2010, for electric power steering sensor may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2011/065 on 27 Jun 2011, for steering control could be affected. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/005, launched 17 February 2011. 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.