Toyota Auris, RAV4, Yaris Recall R/2012/118: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 138,049
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/118
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Auris, RAV4, Yaris vehicles built between 1 September 2006 and 26 December 2008. It is possible moisture or other fluids may enter the drivers window and contaminate the main power window switch. The dealer will check the switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible moisture or other fluids may enter the drivers window and contaminate the main power window switch. If this occurs and the switch is damaged it could overheat and cause it to melt and/or smoke. If this situation is not identified it could result in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: It is possible moisture or other fluids may enter the drivers window and contaminate the main power window switch. If this occurs and the switch is damaged it could overheat and cause it to melt and/or smoke. If this situation is not identified it could result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and check the switch. If the switch is not damaged a waterproof cover will be fitted. If the switch is damaged it will be replaced and a waterproof cover will be fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the switch.
Are You Affected?
Auris, RAV4, Yaris built between 1 September 2006 and 26 December 2008 may be included. Toyota estimates 138,049 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/2012/118. 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/2012/102 on 26 Oct 2012, for tow ball may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2012/145 on 3 Dec 2012, for loss of steering. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/118, launched 26 October 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.