Toyota Auris, Corolla, IQ And 2 More Recall R/2014/160: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 7,884
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/160
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Auris, Corolla, IQ and 2 more vehicles built between 27 April 2008 and 20 November 2014. Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. The recall notice describes the fix as: depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire. Remedy: Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Auris, Corolla, IQ and 2 more built between 27 April 2008 and 20 November 2014 may be included. Toyota estimates 7,884 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.
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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/2014/160. 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/2014/162 on 6 Jan 2015, for drivers airbag may rupture if deployed. The one launched after it was R/2014/172 on 28 Jan 2015, for loss of control. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/160, launched 7 January 2015. 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.