Toyota Avensis, RAV4 Recall R/2017/329: Bolts On The Exhaust Side Of The Turbocharger Assembly May Be Incorrectly Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 442
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Avensis, RAV4 vehicles built between 22 June 2016 and 26 October 2016. Some vehicles have a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check bolts. Where necessary replace the turbocharger. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine. There is a possibility that the bolts on the exhaust-side of the turbocharger assembly may not have been correctly tightened during manufacture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTS ON THE EXHAUST SIDE OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED Defect: Affected vehicles have a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine. There is a possibility that the bolts on the exhaust-side of the turbocharger assembly may not have been correctly tightened during manufacture. Remedy: On affected vehicles check bolts. Where necessary replace the turbocharger.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolts on the exhaust side of the turbocharger assembly may be incorrectly tightened.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check bolts. Where necessary replace the turbocharger.
Are You Affected?
Avensis, RAV4 built between 22 June 2016 and 26 October 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 442 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 TBA or the DVSA reference R/2017/329. 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/2017/231 on 2 Jan 2018, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/310 on 1 Feb 2018, for skid control ECU may malfunction. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota RAV4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/329, launched 29 January 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.