Toyota Dyna Recall R/2012/009: Horn May Not Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 257
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/009
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Dyna vehicles built between 26 February 2009 and 28 April 2010. Due to a none conformity of the steering wheel it is possible that frequent quick steering movements could cause the horn wiring which is internal to the steering wheel to fail and therefore the horn will not function. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering wheel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a none conformity of the steering wheel it is possible that frequent quick steering movements could cause the horn wiring which is internal to the steering wheel to fail and therefore the horn will not function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HORN MAY NOT OPERATE Defect: Due to a none conformity of the steering wheel it is possible that frequent quick steering movements could cause the horn wiring which is internal to the steering wheel to fail and therefore the horn will not function. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the steering wheel.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the horn wiring which is internal to the steering wheel to fail and therefore the horn will not function.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering wheel.
Are You Affected?
Dyna built between 26 February 2009 and 28 April 2010 may be included. Toyota estimates 257 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/2012/009. 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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| DynaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2014/153 | |
| DynaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2012/075 | |
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2011/149 on 16 Dec 2011, for panoramic roof glass may detach. The one launched after it was R/2012/060 on 11 Jun 2012, for possible loss of control. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/009, launched 12 March 2012. 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.