Toyota Aygo Recall R/2016/149: Steering Column May Fail Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 481
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Aygo vehicles built between 9 September 2014 and 15 October 2014. A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control. Remedy: The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column may fail unexpectedly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
Are You Affected?
Aygo built between 9 September 2014 and 15 October 2014 may be included. Toyota estimates 481 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/2016/149. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aygo, BZ4X, C-HR, Corolla and 6 moreOn affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations | Urgent | R/2023/279 | |
| AygoSome rear inner seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material | Urgent | R/2020/351 | |
| Aygo, YarisIt may not be possible to switch headlights from high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam | Book soon | R/2020/254 | |
| AygoAn incorrect tooling setup during the manufacturing of the fuel tank may result in reduced wall thickness or small pin hole in the tank's bottom surface | Urgent | R/2018/316 | |
| AygoThere is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach | Book soon | R/2018/315 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2016/083 on 18 May 2016, for rear seat belt may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/111 on 18 Jul 2016, for directional control could be compromised. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/149, launched 29 June 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.