Toyota HI LUX Recall R/2012/060: Possible Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 11 Jun 2012
- Launched
- 822
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/060
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled HI LUX vehicles built between 10 August 2011 and 26 November 2011. The wrong specification differential unit (Crown Wheel & Pinion) has been installed. The dealer will inspect differential if found to be the incorrect specification then replace with the correct specification differential. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wrong specification differential unit (Crown Wheel & Pinion) has been installed. Not only can this give an incorrect speedometer reading but if four wheel drive is selected on hard surface/road with low friction then directional control of the vehicle can be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: It is possible that the wrong specification differential unit (Crown Wheel & Pinion) has been installed. Not only can this give an incorrect speedometer reading but if four wheel drive is selected on hard surface/road with low friction then directional control of the vehicle can be affected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect differential if found to be the incorrect specification then replace with the correct specification differential.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of control.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect differential if found to be the incorrect specification then replace with the correct specification differential.
Are You Affected?
HI LUX built between 10 August 2011 and 26 November 2011 may be included. Toyota estimates 822 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/2012/060. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Aygo, BZ4X, C-HR, Corolla and 6 moreOn affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations | Urgent | R/2023/279 | |
| HI LUXThe strength of the brake booster piston could degrade | Urgent | R/2020/350 | |
| HI LUXWrong driver airbag inflator is fitted | Urgent | R/2017/234 | |
| HI LUX, Hilux, RAV4, YarisDriver side airbag may rupture | Urgent | R/2015/095 | |
| HI LUXPossibility of loss of steering | Urgent | R/2014/103 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2012/009 on 12 Mar 2012, for horn may not operate. The one launched after it was R/2012/075 on 8 Aug 2012, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/060, launched 11 June 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.