Toyota Avensis, Verso Recall R/2017/010: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 243
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/010
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Avensis, Verso vehicles built between 27 July 2016 and 9 January 2017. The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.
Are You Affected?
Avensis, Verso built between 27 July 2016 and 9 January 2017 may be included. Toyota estimates 243 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 DVSA reference R/2017/010. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2017/118 on 22 May 2017, for front driver airbag inflator may rupture. The one launched after it was R/2017/133 on 12 Jun 2017, for eGR flange could corrode and crack. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/010, launched 5 June 2017. 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.