Toyota Verso, Yaris Recall R/2013/078: Short Circuit May Cause Failure Of The Power Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2013
- Launched
- 5,409
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/078
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Verso, Yaris vehicles built between 5 August 2010 and 21 March 2012. It is possible for condensation water droplets to form within the relay in the electric power steering control module. The dealer will replace the power control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for condensation water droplets to form within the relay in the electric power steering control module. This can cause a short circuit across terminals within the relay. If this occurs and abnormally high voltage is detected by the control module it will shut down the power to the EPS which will coincide with a warning buzzer and light illuminating on the dash. This will result in the loss of power assistance to the steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE POWER ASSISTANCE Defect: It is possible for condensation water droplets to form within the relay in the electric power steering control module. This can cause a short circuit across terminals within the relay. If this occurs and abnormally high voltage is detected by the control module it will shut down the power to the EPS which will coincide with a warning buzzer and light illuminating on the dash. This will result in the loss of power assistance to the steering. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power control module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit across terminals within the relay.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the power control module.
Are You Affected?
Verso, Yaris built between 5 August 2010 and 21 March 2012 may be included. Toyota estimates 5,409 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/2013/078. 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/2013/089 on 7 Aug 2013, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2013/094 on 25 Sep 2013, for bedliner may detach from deck. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/078, launched 14 August 2013. 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.