Toyota Yaris Recall R/2014/159: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/159
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 10 April 2014 and 15 April 2014. Some front right hand brake callipers were produced with an incorrect chamfer dimension. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front right hand brake calliper. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some front right hand brake callipers were produced with an incorrect chamfer dimension. With an incorrect chamfer it is possible that the oil seal gets damaged and that a brake fluid leak occurs. If a leak occurs the driver will notice the illumination of the brake warning lamps.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: Some front right hand brake callipers were produced with an incorrect chamfer dimension. With an incorrect chamfer it is possible that the oil seal gets damaged and that a brake fluid leak occurs. If a leak occurs the driver will notice the illumination of the brake warning lamps. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front right hand brake calliper.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake fluid may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front right hand brake calliper.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 10 April 2014 and 15 April 2014 may be included. Toyota estimates 22 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/2014/159. 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/2014/153 on 15 Dec 2014, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/162 on 6 Jan 2015, for drivers airbag may rupture if deployed. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/159, launched 15 December 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.