Toyota Yaris Recall R/2016/111: Directional Control Could Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 5,526
- vehicles in the UK
- CGG43
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Yaris vehicles built between 13 January 2015 and 27 February 2015. A strut top mounting bearing could be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut such as when the vehicle is driven over a large bump. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the strut mounting bearings with improved ones. If a strut mounting bearing is found to be damaged the dealer will replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly with a new one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A strut top mounting bearing could be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut such as when the vehicle is driven over a large bump. If this occurs there could be abnormal noise when driving on uneven roads or when turning the steering wheel. If the vehicle continues to be operated the upper side of the strut rod could separate causing a loss of vehicle stability which could increase the risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD BE COMPROMISED Defect: There is a possibility that a strut top mounting bearing could be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut such as when the vehicle is driven over a large bump. If this occurs there could be abnormal noise when driving on uneven roads or when turning the steering wheel. If the vehicle continues to be operated the upper side of the strut rod could separate causing a loss of vehicle stability which could increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the strut mounting bearings with improved ones. If a strut mounting bearing is found to be damaged the dealer will replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly with a new one.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of vehicle stability which could increase the risk of a crash.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the strut mounting bearings with improved ones. If a strut mounting bearing is found to be damaged the dealer will replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly with a new one.
Are You Affected?
Yaris built between 13 January 2015 and 27 February 2015 may be included. Toyota estimates 5,526 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 CGG43 or the DVSA reference R/2016/111. 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/2016/149 on 29 Jun 2016, for steering column may fail unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/169 on 25 Aug 2016, for headlight may malfunction. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/111, launched 18 July 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.