Toyota Avensis, Verso Recall R/2015/225: Loss Of Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- BGG57
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis, Verso vehicles built between 24 October 2008 and 31 October 2008. Internal cluctch pistons may have been incorrectly manufacturerd. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect clutch opertaion. Depending on out come either replace clutch component or transmission unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Internal cluctch pistons may have been incorrectly manufacturerd. This may cause incorrect transmission operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER Defect: Internal cluctch pistons may have been incorrectly manufacturerd. This may cause incorrect transmission operation. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect clutch opertaion. Depending on out come either replace clutch component or transmission unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause incorrect transmission operation.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect clutch opertaion. Depending on out come either replace clutch component or transmission unit.
Are You Affected?
Avensis, Verso built between 24 October 2008 and 31 October 2008 may be included. Toyota estimates 14 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 BGG57 or the DVSA reference R/2015/225. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2015/206 on 1 Dec 2015, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/013 on 7 Mar 2016, for engine may stall. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/225, launched 7 January 2016. 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.