Toyota Verso Recall R/2014/070: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 1,009
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/070
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Verso vehicles. The resin moulding around the fuel filter water sensor is inadequate. The dealer will inspect and replace filter if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The resin moulding around the fuel filter water sensor is inadequate. In low temperature environments this can affect the O ring and allow fuel to seep into the sensor. Consequently fuel can then leak out of the sensor through it's breather hole. Additionally maintenance schedules are incomplete.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The resin moulding around the fuel filter water sensor is inadequate. In low temperature environments this can affect the O ring and allow fuel to seep into the sensor. Consequently fuel can then leak out of the sensor through it's breather hole. Additionally maintenance schedules are incomplete. Remedy: Inspect and replace filter if necessary. Revise maintence information
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace filter if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Verso may be included. Toyota estimates 1,009 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/2014/070. 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/2014/050 on 22 Apr 2014, for seat rail mechanism could fail. The one launched after it was R/2014/103 on 18 Sep 2014, for possibility of loss of steering. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/070, launched 8 September 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.