Toyota HI LUX Recall R/2014/103: Possibility Of Loss Of Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/103
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled HI LUX vehicles built between 31 March 2014 and 7 April 2014. The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. The dealer will inspect steering pinch bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. The bolt may loosen and cause abnormal noise and freeplay at the steering wheel. Prolonged use in this state may cause loss of steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING Defect: The steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. The bolt may loosen and cause abnormal noise and freeplay at the steering wheel. Prolonged use in this state may cause loss of steering. Remedy: Inspect steering pinch bolt. If necessary replace intermediate shaft and bolt or intermediate shaft bolt and steering link assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of steering.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect steering pinch bolt.
Are You Affected?
HI LUX built between 31 March 2014 and 7 April 2014 may be included. Toyota estimates 5 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/2014/103. 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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| HI LUX, RAV4Drivers airbag may not function | Urgent | R/2014/048 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2014/070 on 8 Sep 2014, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/154 on 9 Dec 2014, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/103, launched 18 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.