Toyota ADE186, Auris, NDE180 And 3 More Recall R/2016/169: Headlight May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 25 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- CGG54
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled ADE186, Auris, NDE180 and 3 more vehicles built between 29 October 2012 and 15 April 2015. Headlamps manufactured to the incorrect specification may have been fitted and not may distribute light correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace headlamp units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Headlamps manufactured to the incorrect specification may have been fitted and not may distribute light correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLIGHT MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: Headlamps manufactured to the incorrect specification may have been fitted and not may distribute light correctly. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace headlamp units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlight may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace headlamp units.
Are You Affected?
ADE186, Auris, NDE180 and 3 more built between 29 October 2012 and 15 April 2015 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 CGG54 or the DVSA reference R/2016/169. 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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| Auris, C-HR, CorollaThe inside of the high pressure fuel pump may be worn or damaged over time during operation | Urgent | R/2021/185 | |
| Auris, Avensis, Corolla, RAV4There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak | Low | R/2021/104 | |
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2016/111 on 18 Jul 2016, for directional control could be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2016/153 on 12 Sep 2016, for curtain shield airbag may deploy unintentionally. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/169, launched 25 August 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.