Toyota Auris, Avensis, RAV4 Recall R/2012/085: Rear Suspension Arm May Separate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 12 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 65,863
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/085
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Auris, Avensis, RAV4 vehicles built between 31 August 2005 and 31 March 2011. If the rear suspension arm is adjusted as part of a wheel alignment or other repairs whilst in service it is possible that backlash can occur. The dealer will check the torque on the arm. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the rear suspension arm is adjusted as part of a wheel alignment or other repairs whilst in service it is possible that backlash can occur. This can allow corrosion to develop and cause the threads to deteriorate. Ultimately this could result in failure of the arm with a resultant loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION ARM MAY SEPARATE Defect: If the rear suspension arm is adjusted as part of a wheel alignment or other repairs whilst in service it is possible that backlash can occur. This can allow corrosion to develop and cause the threads to deteriorate. Ultimately this could result in failure of the arm with a resultant loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the torque on the arm. Where necessary the arm will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the arm with a resultant loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check the torque on the arm.
Are You Affected?
Auris, Avensis, RAV4 built between 31 August 2005 and 31 March 2011 may be included. Toyota estimates 65,863 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.
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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/2012/085. 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/2012/075 on 8 Aug 2012, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2012/102 on 26 Oct 2012, for tow ball may fracture. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/085, launched 12 September 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.