Toyota Auris, Camry, Corolla And 4 More Recall R/2015/206: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 123,306
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Auris, Camry, Corolla and 4 more vehicles built between 13 June 2005 and 31 December 2010. Some vehicles are equipped with a driver,s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. The dealer will inspect switch and apply coating. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles are equipped with a driver,s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver�s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt Remedy: Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect switch and apply coating.
Are You Affected?
Auris, Camry, Corolla and 4 more built between 13 June 2005 and 31 December 2010 may be included. Toyota estimates 123,306 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 campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2015/206. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2015/206, launched 1 December 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.