Toyota Avensis Recall R/2015/166: Roof Window Glass May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- BCG40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis vehicles built between 19 August 2013 and 21 December 2013. The roof window glass may not have been correctly installed . This may allow the glass to separate from its frame. The dealer will replace roof glass. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The roof window glass may not have been correctly installed . This may allow the glass to separate from its frame. Initially this will lead to wind noise but continued use could cause the glass to detach from the frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROOF WINDOW GLASS MAY DETACH Defect: The roof window glass may not have been correctly installed . This may allow the glass to separate from its frame. Initially this will lead to wind noise but continued use could cause the glass to detach from the frame. Remedy: Replace roof glass.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to wind noise but continued use could cause the glass to detach from the frame.
The Fix
The dealer will replace roof glass.
Are You Affected?
Avensis built between 19 August 2013 and 21 December 2013 may be included. Toyota estimates 42 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 campaign code BCG40 or the DVSA reference R/2015/166. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvensisDriver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment | Urgent | R/2022/346 | |
| Auris, Avensis, Corolla, RAV4There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak | Low | R/2021/104 | |
| Auris, Avensis, RAV4, VersoIncorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement | Low | R/2018/378 | |
| Auris, Avensis, CorollaA potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2018/340 | |
| Avensis, Avensis Verso, Corolla, YarisFront passenger air bag inflators containing degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/307 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2015/152 on 10 Aug 2015, for loss of power. The one launched after it was R/2015/194 on 9 Nov 2015, for engine may stall or fail to start and/or fuel may leak. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/166, launched 8 September 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.