Toyota Verso Recall R/2016/013: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 2,223
- vehicles in the UK
- BGG50
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Verso vehicles built between 2 January 2014 and 10 January 2015. Under certain conditions condense water in the intake air can corrode the needle bearing housing. The dealer will inspect in addition the engine wire harness and the engine ECU and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions condense water in the intake air can corrode the needle bearing housing. Due to corrosion of the bearing housing the sealing between intake air and the electrical actuator circuit of the throttle body might not be water tight anymore. In the condition that water enters in the throttle body actuator circuit the water might cause a throttle body position misreading or short circuit inside the throttle body electrical actuation mechanism. This might trigger the engine to stall while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: Under certain conditions condense water in the intake air can corrode the needle bearing housing. Due to corrosion of the bearing housing the sealing between intake air and the electrical actuator circuit of the throttle body might not be water tight anymore. In the condition that water enters in the throttle body actuator circuit the water might cause a throttle body position misreading or short circuit inside the throttle body electrical actuation mechanism. This might trigger the engine to stall while driving. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle body with a newly designed one. In addition the engine wire harness and the engine ECU will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a throttle body position misreading or short circuit inside the throttle body electrical actuation mechanism.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect in addition the engine wire harness and the engine ECU and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Verso built between 2 January 2014 and 10 January 2015 may be included. Toyota estimates 2,223 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 BGG50 or the DVSA reference R/2016/013. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auris, Avensis, RAV4, VersoIncorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement | Low | R/2018/378 | |
| Avensis, Corolla, VersoAir bag control module for the supplemental restraint system could be susceptible to internal shorting | Urgent | R/2018/306 | |
| Avensis, VersoAirbag may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/010 | |
| Avensis, VersoLoss of power | Urgent | R/2015/225 | |
| VersoFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2014/070 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2015/225 on 7 Jan 2016, for loss of power. The one launched after it was R/2016/024 on 11 Apr 2016, for seatbelt may not perform as designed. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/013, launched 7 March 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.