Toyota Ch-R Hybrid Recall R/2017/310: Skid Control ECU May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 5,425
- vehicles in the UK
- GGG87
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Ch-R Hybrid vehicles built between 17 June 2016 and 18 October 2017. The Skid Control ECU may incorrectly interpret signals and may malfunction. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicle reprogramme the skid control ECU to correct this. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Skid Control ECU may incorrectly interpret signals and may malfunction. This may affect the operation of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) although an EPB warning lamp will illuminate and a warning message will display.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SKID CONTROL ECU MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The Skid Control ECU may incorrectly interpret signals and may malfunction. This may affect the operation of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) although an EPB warning lamp will illuminate and a warning message will display. Remedy: On affected vehicle reprogramme the skid control ECU to correct this.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: skid control ECU may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicle reprogramme the skid control ECU to correct this. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ch-R Hybrid built between 17 June 2016 and 18 October 2017 may be included. Toyota estimates 5,425 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 GGG87 or the DVSA reference R/2017/310. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch-R HybridFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2017/231 | |
| Ch-R Hybrid, PriusInvertor capacitor may not be secure | Low | R/2017/286 | |
| Proace CityInconsistent Tyre pressure monitoring system alert on certain Toyota Proace City | Urgent | R/2025/447 | |
| ProaceFaulty rear brake discs concern on certain Toyota Proace | Urgent | R/2025/402 | |
| Proace MAXFaulty automatic emergency brake Proace Max | Urgent | R/2025/313 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2017/329 on 29 Jan 2018, for bolts on the exhaust side of the turbocharger assembly may be incorrectly tightened. The one launched after it was R/2017/328 on 1 Feb 2018, for possibility of a fuel leak. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota C-HR recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/310, launched 1 February 2018. 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.