Toyota Verso Recall R/2014/010: Steering Wheel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 871
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/010
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Verso vehicles built between 20 May 2013 and 19 August 2013. The nut securing the steering wheel was not correctly tightened when the vehicle was assembled. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the steering wheel securing nut is tightened to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nut securing the steering wheel was not correctly tightened when the vehicle was assembled. This could lead to abnormal noise and free play at the steering wheel. If these warnings are ignored the nut could eventually come off and the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft causing loss of steering ability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH Defect: It is possible that the nut securing the steering wheel was not correctly tightened when the vehicle was assembled. This could lead to abnormal noise and free play at the steering wheel. If these warnings are ignored the nut could eventually come off and the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft causing loss of steering ability. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering wheel securing nut is tightened to the correct torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to abnormal noise and free play at the steering wheel.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the steering wheel securing nut is tightened to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Verso built between 20 May 2013 and 19 August 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 871 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/2014/010. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auris, Avensis, RAV4, VersoIncorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement | Low | R/2018/378 | |
| Avensis, Corolla, VersoAir bag control module for the supplemental restraint system could be susceptible to internal shorting | Urgent | R/2018/306 | |
| Avensis, VersoAirbag may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/010 | |
| VersoEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2016/013 | |
| Avensis, VersoLoss of power | Urgent | R/2015/225 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2013/153 on 20 Dec 2013, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/020 on 3 Mar 2014, for directional control may be lost. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/010, launched 18 February 2014. 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.