Toyota Aygo Recall R/2014/020: Directional Control May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Mar 2014
- Launched
- 604
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/020
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Aygo vehicles built between 26 July 2013 and 21 August 2013. A wld on the rear axle may not be sufficient. The dealer will inspect subject vehicles and if fault found replace rear axle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A wld on the rear axle may not be sufficient. In the worst case scenarios this could cause a break in connection between rear axle and the body. This could cause difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST Defect: On subject vehicles there is a possibility that a wld on the rear axle may not be sufficient. In the worst case scenarios this could cause a break in connection between rear axle and the body. This could cause difficulty in controlling the vehicle. Remedy: Owners of subject vehicles to be contacted by first class post (using DVLA records). Inspect subject vehicles and if fault found replace rear axle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a break in connection between rear axle and the body.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect subject vehicles and if fault found replace rear axle.
Are You Affected?
Aygo built between 26 July 2013 and 21 August 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 604 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/2014/020. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| AygoSome rear inner seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material | Urgent | R/2020/351 | |
| Aygo, YarisIt may not be possible to switch headlights from high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam | Book soon | R/2020/254 | |
| AygoAn incorrect tooling setup during the manufacturing of the fuel tank may result in reduced wall thickness or small pin hole in the tank's bottom surface | Urgent | R/2018/316 | |
| AygoThere is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach | Book soon | R/2018/315 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2014/010 on 18 Feb 2014, for steering wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2014/024 on 10 Mar 2014, for loss of power may occur. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/020, launched 3 March 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.