Toyota Yaris Recall R/2011/090: Body Trim May Cause Injury, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 10,587
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/090
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 12 April 2010 and 4 January 2011. Due to the improper installation of the left A-pillar trim there ia a possibility that the trim may become detached when the curtain shield airbag would deploy during a crash. The dealer will inspect the installation and repair if needed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the improper installation of the left A-pillar trim there ia a possibility that the trim may become detached when the curtain shield airbag would deploy during a crash. If this happens the loose garnish could injure the LH seat occupant of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BODY TRIM MAY CAUSE INJURY Defect: Due to the improper installation of the left A-pillar trim there ia a possibility that the trim may become detached when the curtain shield airbag would deploy during a crash. If this happens the loose garnish could injure the LH seat occupant of the vehicle. Remedy: Inspection of the installation and repair if needed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: body trim may cause injury.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the installation and repair if needed.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 12 April 2010 and 4 January 2011 may be included. Toyota estimates 10,587 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/2011/090. 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/2011/066 on 27 Jun 2011, for braking efficiency could be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2011/149 on 16 Dec 2011, for panoramic roof glass may detach. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/090, launched 13 September 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.